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Alaina, I liked your comment about how we often get tested in our resolve to be vegan. So true!! I've been vegan just about 6 months now, and I will tell everyone it DOES get easier!! The first few months were quite difficult, with family events, restaurants, etc. But more than anything, I've learned that I REALLY DO want to live this way, and I feel AWESOME, so that strengthens my resolve and keeps me from just giving in and keeping my mouth shut. I've also learned to go to a restaurant's website before going anywhere and viewing their menu. Nowadays most places post their full menu online, WITH the nutritional info and ingredients. At least the places I've checked (which are many, from cheap serve-yourself types, to more expensive sit-down types), all have been good with listing their menu items. So I go into the place prepared, knowing what my choices are, or often even already decided. Sometimes I'll still order a chicken dish (for example), but w/o the chicken and extra veggies in its place. But I DEFINITELY recommend viewing the restaurant's website beforehand!! VERY helpful! And that way, if there isn't anything you want to eat, you know to eat a big meal before you go! :-) (Which I've also done plenty of times...especially with family events, where I'm the only vegan.)