"Oh my goodness.  Wow.  I am soooo glad I said no and got out of there when I had the chance.  I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply to this by the way! I haven't been on here in awhile.  
I actually have good news. I've continued doing the things…"

"Very true, and scary. I'm thankful to have discovered this lifestyle at a relatively young age and do not fall to oblivion when it comes to the ways of society!"

"Yes, in fact, I NEED vegan friends to remind myself that I am not alone in this journey.  I am anxious to get out of my small town and meet people with the same thoughts and values as my own. And wow, I never thought of it that way! :p"

"Those are very good points and ideas. If school is getting in the way of me being my genuine self and being happy, then maybe I should rethink some of my classes and what they are doing for me.  I will certainly write down some goals and values to…"

"And the point about being caring and more 'serious' than my peers rings very true.  I have to start knowing what I'm doing is right and being proud of it as well as not comparing myself to those who follow totally different lifestyles."

"Very good points, Raw_Expression.  Especially about the animal testing.. I didn't think that through."

"Wow, magicreative, that's interesting.  Thank you for the info  about natural remedies, will have to look more into that.
I really appreciate your response! It was well thought-out and very helpful."

"Thank you, Durianrider.  I am keeping in mind that psychiatrists have to tell people they need meds or else they wouldn't have a job."

"Windlord, thank you SO much! That was much needed, lovely advice! Will definitely look into anything that would give me focus to make the world better.  I have to start spreading my light and love."

"Wow, thank you for that, Ambam, that was incredibly interesting and I had no idea... Definitely not putting that in my body."