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    5 Things Vegetarians Deal With On Thanksgiving

    We don't eat turkey…but we are people too. I am an Author, Advocate, National Certified counselor and I don't eat turkey. Enjoy your holiday and be sure to hug a vegetarian.

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    We have to explain that we don't take a break from being vegetarian at the holidays. (really-you don't eat meat? But today is special!)

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    People tend to laugh at our plate of food

    (Tofurkey looks gross-how does it taste?) Of course they follow it up with you sure you don't want turkey?

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    We tend to get offered food with meat broths, gravy and meat pieces floating in it. (You can just eat around the meat on your plate-or gravy is not a solid food so it is ok)

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    People are convinced that we are still hungry. (Was that enough for you? I won't tell anyone if you sneak some turkey)

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    The worst case scenario…not being invited to dinner because…you won't eat turkey. (You don't eat turkey-so we thought that you did not celebrate Thanksgiving)