Creating a Cruelty-Free Life:
A Thank-You Letter to Jo
This is a big THANK YOU for Jo. I recently picked up Being Vegan and The Vegan Sourcebook. I had no idea about the depth of veganism!
When I was 17 I made the decision to not eat veal because of the cruelty involved. Not until now -- at 39 years of age! -- when your books spelled it out for me did I make the connection between dairy products and veal. Incredibly, I never thought of dairy as being directly linked to animal cruelty. Since reading your books, my eyes have been opened. I now realize that many items derived of animal suffering are in my home -- including cheese and ice cream!
Wool clothing is no longer an option, and I have contacted a local seamstress for my clothing needs. She was excited and even supportive when I told her I do not want any animal products in my fabrics or clothing.
When I brought home cruelty-free cleaning products, our housekeeper profusely thanked me. She stated there is a distinct difference between how she feels when using toxic, chemical-based products and those that are nontoxic and animal free. She is not adversely affected by the new vegan products, and they work just fine.
Thank you for being a positive influence for change and for helping me improve my life in so many ways.
Respectfully,
Diane D.
San Diego, California
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