If your "vegan friends" disown you for not being vegan anymore, then they were never your true friends. It sounds like you made the right decision for you and your family, and that is what matters the most. Good luck.
@CoconutFalafel3 жыл бұрын
If one of your friends starts beating his dog, you dont say wow I respect your decision to beat your dog. You try and get them to stop beating their dog and realize the suffering they are causing.
@greenpeas1543 жыл бұрын
@@CoconutFalafel Beating a dog and going vegan is uncomparable.
@ungetier33363 жыл бұрын
@NuraChung thank you! Finally someone who acknowledges the moral issue here..
@greenpeas1543 жыл бұрын
@NuraChung People eating animals are worse than people torturing animals for pleasure? Hmmmm... I hope you have same opinion on animals killing and eating other animals. They suffer too, when being killed and eaten alive by other animals.
@shoevegan61133 жыл бұрын
@@CoconutFalafel Beating a dog and going vegan is very comparable. We say let's cause as less pain as possible in our lives. Let's stop hurting a dog. Let's stop hurting pigs, cows, chickens, fish and etc.
@Wikipamela3 жыл бұрын
A lot of people forget the part of the definition of veganism that says "as far as is practical and possible." At home we do vegan, but at school and birthday parties etc I allow my kiddos to have the cake... because it's just not practical to keep them away from all animal products all the time outside of my home.
@Bla2743 жыл бұрын
This is how I plan on doing it once I have kids!
@seekingtruthandcompassion17073 жыл бұрын
Good on you 😁 its a good way of doing it !
@seekingtruthandcompassion17073 жыл бұрын
Good on you for being honest and making the best decision for your family :) i have twin girls who are two months old and i plan on raising them vegetarian but not vegan. I was strictly vegan after being vegetsrian but i have mellowed now i still eat mostly vegan but the very odd chocolate bar and honey i do let in from time to time :)
@FruitTangle3 жыл бұрын
Do they not get sick when they eat non vegan food tho?
@Loveanimalsdonteatthem3 жыл бұрын
You allow your kids to eat carcasses of abused animals just bc it’s “hard” to bring your own food?
@gerbilgal200020003 жыл бұрын
This is such an honest video to make, this must have been hard to make, but it shows a real level of maturity, genuinely actually quite proud of you xxxxx
@lesleyannlongstone63483 жыл бұрын
We are a vegan family and I can tell you that we aren’t disappointed in you at all. You have to do what’s right for you. We don’t watch you because of what you eat, that was just a lovely bonus after discovering you. It doesn’t mean we won’t watch you any more as we love your family and the way you gently parent your children. Please don’t feel guilt xx
@alisoncameron49373 жыл бұрын
Yes, another vegan family here. Our son is 15 now and gently struggling with being the only vegan (or even vegetarian) in his group of friends. He talks with us and we support him with any decision he makes. He a strong ethical vegan and hates that he struggles with iit at times. But he knows we will love and support him and will not judge him in anyway if he decides he can't be vegan anymore. Its hard to be vegan in a omni world.
@cheekygrin62583 жыл бұрын
We're a vegan family as well, my kids are so active and smart and luckily they don't feel left out because we have suppotive friends and family who also enjoy plant based food although not vegan necessarily and we make it work so everyone is happy. We also have some very health conscious vegan friends with kids and friends with gluten intolerance, friends that prioritize organic and we all find a common ground and are respectful of one another, but I've heard so many times that some vegans are not as supported or respected and it makes them feel like a burden to others so it makes sense that not every family will be able to stay vegan especially with many kids. Love to all of you❤
@amanda.jaynee57163 жыл бұрын
I’m vegan / vegetarian if there are vegan options Great if not I choose vegetarian
@bigbaldin3 жыл бұрын
She should feel guilt though. It's not really hard to be vegan and those problems she described are not a good reason to "leave veganism". It's obviously better then 9/10 other people who don't care that much (or not at all), but she was already vegan - therefore she knows that consuming a few animal products here and there means a few animals suffer for no reason here and there
@Daz193 жыл бұрын
How is it decided what is right for another? There's many things others do, that as society we feel justified in condemning. It seems to justify what we do, one must have good reasons. Now I sympathise but I don't think her reasons were good reasons. It's kind of first world problems if I'm honest. Of course in an omni society there's going to be peer pressure and the odd missing out on sensory pleasures were vegans are not accommodated for, but is that good reason to fund exploitive animal agricultural practices? We know the harm and suffering they cause, to the animals and the environment. Sometime we should feel guilty, there's a reason we've evolved that emotion, it's to dissuade and create regret for choices that are harmful. If your children are not ethically vegan then what they choose to eat out of the house is up to them. If they are ethically vegan, then we should support and encourage them in that, not condone or advocate they participate in the norms and mores of animals exfoliation and murder. There's already a majority of people encouraging that behaviour.
@louisekate37363 жыл бұрын
Nobody will ever be disappointed with a mother putting her kids and family first.
@carpenterfamilyfun11193 жыл бұрын
@@catworld8119 that’s what the delete button is for🤣 goodbye!
@DW-md5gr3 жыл бұрын
@@catworld8119 I suppose you have the same attitude towards a mother who'd pay for the slaughter of humans for consumption because their kid wanted a wee bit of cake?
@MS-ib8xu3 жыл бұрын
That really is the problem of the world... the Nazi's put their children ahead of Jewish children, so they engaged in the holocaust. This lady is "putting her children first" and paying for someone to slaughter millions of baby chicks. Do you have any idea how bad your argument is? Putting your children first doesn't mean setting them up to conform in society. It means teaching them morally right and morally wrong things. It is that easy.
@carpenterfamilyfun11193 жыл бұрын
@@MS-ib8xu 🤣🤣🤣🤣 bless your heart😂
@Daz193 жыл бұрын
@@MS-ib8xu well said
@loubarker75353 жыл бұрын
Articulate, honest, open, wise, humble. Good on you Chloe. What a great role model you are.
@MS-ib8xu3 жыл бұрын
wise? articulate? No... she just made excuses so she can exploit animals who value their own lives.
@tigerkub93 жыл бұрын
We have a saying in France, "Only idiots never change their minds". What is right for you, is right for you and what is right for another person is right for them. No one should impose their choices on others. If your friends stop being your friends because of what you eat then they never were your friends in the first place. I have a lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance, I wish I could eat normally but I have no choice but to eat gluten-free foods and lactose-free even though I love dairy products. I always say to my friends that if they're lucky enough to be able to eat wheat and dairy, to do it. lol Because I wish I could.
@111mckenzie3 жыл бұрын
What’s the phrase in French? :)
@bertillebbd9543 жыл бұрын
@@111mckenzie "Il n'y a que les idiots qui ne changent pas d'avis "
@tigerkub93 жыл бұрын
@@111mckenzie "Il n'y a que les imbeciles qui ne changent pas d'avis". :D
@111mckenzie3 жыл бұрын
Merci! Je prends des cours de français :))
@melissajarvis48293 жыл бұрын
Merci, aussi!
@TinyPigy2823 жыл бұрын
Veganism was certainly never about being perfect it's about making reasonable adjustment and choosing vegan foods where possible ❤ Thanks for sharing, there's no shame in changing your journey and direction
@GarlandFarms3 жыл бұрын
Please start acknowledging the effects of pesticides and crop protection permits. Thank you.
@TinyPigy2823 жыл бұрын
@@GarlandFarms Sorry, I don't understand, please explain what you mean in regards to my comment
@junbh23 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately for some people it is about being perfect.
@keriezy3 жыл бұрын
Life changes! Isn't it neat how we are able to change our minds? And isn't even neater to be accepting of people's choices as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else? A new adventure.
@lilax43323 жыл бұрын
It does hurt someone tho. Hurts the animals they're gonna be eating 😂
@lunamir93723 жыл бұрын
@@backlife So, they are vegetarian now?
@backlife3 жыл бұрын
@@lunamir9372 at the end of the video she said they went back to being vegetarian. they still eat vegan food but don‘t restrict themselves to only vegan food.
@skyes61513 жыл бұрын
Such a great comment 😊
@backlife3 жыл бұрын
@Cara B i know. Chloe just mentioned that they eat eggs now. they still don‘t drink cow milk. so they still try their best.
@lunahagmayer38923 жыл бұрын
you are such a caring, insightful, well meaning person and mother. It’s really amazing to watch
@laura236783 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you've made a sensible, balanced decision that was best for you and your family. This is why I loosely describe myself as a flexitarian - I try to eat vegetarian when I can and where it's practical. And if I don't, I don't.
@mariesahota14783 жыл бұрын
IT really doesn't matter what your ARE
@mariesahota14783 жыл бұрын
Rightly said
@bienemaja40073 жыл бұрын
Good mindset, well put
@Lizziel233 жыл бұрын
Really well said, it’s good to consciously try eat less meat/animal products but I don’t see why it has to be an all or nothing thing
@kirasussane15563 жыл бұрын
Thai is the right mindset to have.
@foreverblessed8793 жыл бұрын
Chloe, I have been following you from the beginning and you have changed and grown so much. I really respect you for allowing your kids to make their own decisions but yet guiding them along the way. Everything you do you do for your children and if people can not see that then who needs them honestly. I’ve been here watching through your journeys and every decision you make has your kids best interest at heart. Thank you for sharing with us ♥️
@johannaand46243 жыл бұрын
You sound so clever, not because of the decision (I have no opinion there) but the thought process. That's essentially the main reason why I follow your channel. You have a kind and clever family.
@karinaadams14803 жыл бұрын
This!!
@akiramontecillo24202 жыл бұрын
You're the only family I'm subscribed to actually. And I 've always watched you not only because you're all beautiful but mostly because you stand firm on what you know is good for you. Much love
@linneafrangipane57853 жыл бұрын
I love how honest you are. I personally always felt like restictions are not good for me. I don’t call myself a vegan because i am not vegan 100% of the time. I love vegan food, i love eating vegan when i have the chance but it’s triggering for me to restrict myself so i always leave the option open for dairy products/ eggs.
@bienemaja40073 жыл бұрын
Thats a good mindset. I feel the same way.
@ifoundmyavalon3 жыл бұрын
Your words come from a place of maturity. You’re living your own truth and that’s a beautiful thing.
@COOTB3 жыл бұрын
Conscious consumption of all things be it food, plastic, clothing or even electricity. You're raising your kids to be kind and thoughtful young people and I think that is much more important than just you can't eat that because of a label we've attached ourselves to.
@vaurien36943 жыл бұрын
Vegans aren't vegan in order to be vegan. Vegans aren't vegan in order to be able to attach a certain label to themselves, or because we attached a certain label to ourselves. We are vegan for ethical reasons. We merely use the word "vegan" in order to make communication easier.
@drsuuzihazen Жыл бұрын
I am beyond thrilled for you!!! Welcome to a more fun, vibrant, happier, healthier, easier life! Good for you Chloe and family
@TS-ec5jv3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say even as a “meat eater” big ups to you for putting yourself and the kiddos over dietary options, you talking about the anxiety about people making you other meal alternatives weighs heavy on my as a very picky eater as I avoid going places for food that I haven’t cooked but good on you mumma! Very proud and love watching this new chapter with you and the kiddos
@theonlyabberdabber3 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for anyone who puts their kids' health and safety over their ideologies. Humans evolved using animals for sustenance, and while we tend to use animal products waayyy more than we need to, a lot of our biological processes are tuned to breaking down animal products. Also those who question vaccines, but still vaccinate their kids even on a delayed schedule. It's good to question your surroundings and confirm its safety for yourself, but it's also good to listen to people who have studied these things and know more about it than you do.
@eleanorhenderson98963 жыл бұрын
@@theonlyabberdabber this was so well put! People need to study, question etc and make their own decisions but at the same time sometimes the professionals do know what they’re talking about ! Either way I always support questioning, changing minds etc just as long as safety and love come first
@jurrac85053 жыл бұрын
veganism isn't a diet its an ethical stance.
@theonlyabberdabber3 жыл бұрын
@@jurrac8505 Congrats, a child's needs still need to come before ethical stances, especially ones pertaining to diet and nutrition that can impact a child's entire future.
@eleanorhenderson98963 жыл бұрын
@@jurrac8505 it’s can be a diet it depends on the person. Either way the ethical stance involves dietary changes which can be fantastic or be harmful depending on the person and how it is done.
@vickisainsbury70523 жыл бұрын
I am a 71 year old grandmother who is so proud of you for making this difficult decision and expressing it to your followers. You are still young and are discovering that life can be a very fluid experience and you are listening to your intuition and I think moving back towards your personality which is open and accepting. I know the feeling of ‘making the perfect choices’ and if not you are not perfect. I have struggled with that all my life and moved through many ways of eating as I listened to my own needs and those of my family. What I see is a family who are teaching your children in such a fantastic way to be open to learning, aspiring to follow their interests and this change will allow them to be more open rather than rigid in their choices. Life is all about choices and there will be many, many more to make. I am so proud of all of you.
@yuchunkung37463 жыл бұрын
We are animal based family with 5 years old and 1.5years old boys. I breastfed my older boy for 2 years 7 months, and still breastfeeding my youngest boy. We have farm. All animal we eat its grass fed and free ranged chicken eggs, we dont eat pork because its hard to find the good one. We drink raw milk, eat raw cheese, sheep yoghurt, cultured butter, cultured ghee. No using vegetables oil and seed oil. My son goes daycare 2 days a week do eat fruit and vegetables. Some people do think im crazy. But my children are healthy, happy and strong. Don't blame yourself, you doing great. Also my children really like your online store books and toys. We buy a lot.
@ritesharora60323 жыл бұрын
@@yuchunkung3746 but is this good for long term
@yuchunkung37463 жыл бұрын
@@ritesharora6032 i think it got a lot health benefits. I make sauerkraut, bone broth, meat stock, sometimes bake sourdough bread, grass fed Cattle, wild caught salmon, homemade raw milk yoghurt and kefir, kids love it with berries.
@ritesharora60323 жыл бұрын
@@yuchunkung3746 vegan is not good?
@yuchunkung37463 жыл бұрын
@@ritesharora6032 not for growing children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women. I think vegan its fasting not for long tern, because can not get all the essential nutrition from vegan diet.
@karenb23823 жыл бұрын
You are great parents, never doubt yourself and what is right for your family. If anyone disowns you because of your food choices, they were never truly your friends.
@juliea38203 жыл бұрын
I’m not disappointed, I actually feel like you are so much more educated and approachable and reasonable now. That sounds like a backhanded compliment but I promise it isn’t. Really proud of you and you seem like an amazing mum
@KC-kr3xi3 жыл бұрын
You do you. And don’t ever feel guilty for your decisions. Everyone’s life is different and you just have to adjust as you go. You guys are doing amazing as parents and human beings. ❤️
@trishalwlr3 жыл бұрын
Oh no kids are going on the down slide now on their health!!! Dairy milk/ cheese puss meat/ animal death 💀 honey bee vomit 🤮 eggs 🥚 chicken period!!!! Gross I’m unsubscribing CYA !!!your morels just went out the door 🚪 poor animal 🐓 🦒 🐮 🦔🦓 🐑 🐝 growth restriction that’s because they had another body in there they were fighting for it was no room
@flora87703 жыл бұрын
@@trishalwlr I really can't tell if this is sarcastic or genuine... Hoping for sarcastic :D
@susangrote92313 жыл бұрын
I so agree KC!
@mistymitchell27903 жыл бұрын
@@trishalwlr please it's not up to you to decide what's best for someone else. Unsub cause of the food they eat? So dumb.
@Storm_grey3 жыл бұрын
@@trishalwlr this is exactly the kind of toxic judgmental behavior that gives vegans a bad name. Open your mind and heart. You are in no position to judge anyone about anything. Everyone has their own journey. Focus on yours
@HeidiBidels3 жыл бұрын
I find "plant based" to be a helpful label, as someone who eats maybe 30% vegan meals and 80% vegetarian - it means you can choose where you add your own margins for those products
@gerbilgal200020003 жыл бұрын
The thing is, we would do anything for our children, and it’s very hard for any other moral position to overcome that. That makes so much sense, and I can’t see someone coming for you for that. Xxxx
@satis75613 жыл бұрын
but rest assured,people come 4 her.
@jurrac85053 жыл бұрын
i will, just because she has a strong maternal instinct doesn't justify raping and murdering animals.
@hopeseabrook69103 жыл бұрын
Very interesting chat. Thanks Chloe. Amazing Mum doing amazing things, keeping it real and spirited from inside. Watching for years. Love it
@meganholt32153 жыл бұрын
Never feel guilty for doing what is best for yourself and our family! It’s such a great thing that we are able to change and evolve as our needs/beliefs do. You are a great mom and human. We are all just doing the best we can and that is absolutely good enough.
@giuliamaurelli50483 жыл бұрын
I like you so much as a person! I love how you educate your children, how you think and generally how easygoing you are. I follow you since the birth of the triplets :) hugs from Italy!
@lesleymansfield573 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing that you have been brave enough to tell us about you not being a vegan family anymore, don’t beat yourself up over it, it’s only labels, you’re a beautiful family with gorgeous children …
@shontelburns52033 жыл бұрын
This video proves you two are doing the best you can for your babies. They are so so lucky to have you. Amazing parenting!
@deboramei16513 жыл бұрын
You know what? I just read something yesterday that said "perfection doesn't exist... Nobody is perfect and nobody can be perfect because human life isn't perfect" I felt relieved because I was judging myself so hard in so many ways that I was going downhill, feeling sad and angry with myself... Everybody is different and that is perfectly okay... It's amazingly fine just doing the best we can ❤
@ronnimesser3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the vegan community is very judgey against non-vegans. I can see where it could become toxic and anxiety inducing. Good job on making a rational decision for your family based on experience.
@DW-md5gr3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the non-racist community is very judgey against racists. I can see where it could become toxic and anxiety inducing. Good job on making a rational decision for your family based on experience.
@PatrykKarter3 жыл бұрын
@@DW-md5gr wanted to write this comment 😂 so true
@Assassin995843 жыл бұрын
@@DW-md5gr nice deflection
@twylabobette20123 жыл бұрын
One time I joined a group for vegans because I needed some recipe ideas, and it said that non-vegans were welcome. A single mother made a post about how she was really struggling with veganism for various reasons and wanted to started incorporating a few dairy products back into her diet, but she felt guilty. Most people were commenting saying "you just have to think of the animals, then you won't struggle to stay vegan", so essentially making her feel more guilty. I commented saying that veganism is great but if it's not working for her, eating a bit of dairy doesn't make her a bad person. Then the admins deleted my comment because I was apparently "promoting animal cruelty". That kind of sums it all up, for me. People should be allowed to just do what they can, even if that means not being perfect. The guilt-trips put far more people off of even attempting to eat more plant-based food, than they do convert people to veganism.
@bigbaldin3 жыл бұрын
@@twylabobette2012 you were promoting it and no, if you join a vegan group you shouldn't be allowed to do so. If some people struggle, they should be helped, solutions can be found. But just saying "eat some animal products again" is just as absurd in this context.
@Kirsten_is_cursed103 жыл бұрын
I agree about the “all or nothing” approach. I studied environmental science at university and a professor once compared veganism to driving a car. Like obviously we all know that cars are bad for the environment and even mass transportation has some drawbacks, but it’s just not feasible for everyone to walk everywhere. Insisting on walking everywhere would prevent people from thriving because that’s not how the system is set up and it makes more sense to invest in alternative transportation and energy efficiency than never leaving your house!
@FieldOfFireflies3 жыл бұрын
That's a false equivalence. Veganism is a stance against an injustice, whereas driving a car isn't. It's like someone comparing anti-racism or anti-sexism to driving a car. They're not even close to the same thing and therefore can't be compared. Would you think an "all or nothing" approach to any other injustice (sexism, racism, homophobia, etc.) is unreasonable or not practicable? If not, then why is it any different when it comes to a certain injustice, but not others?
@lilymcmanaway3 жыл бұрын
@@FieldOfFireflies its an analogy mate
@DW-md5gr3 жыл бұрын
@@lilymcmanaway Yeah, and the analogy either fails or misunderstands veganism (if it's strictly about the environment). The disanalogy is that funding the slaughter of animals involves rights violations and driving a car doesn't.
@FieldOfFireflies3 жыл бұрын
Irrelevant. It makes no sense. It's a false equivalence, mate. You can't compare a stance against an injustice to driving a car. Nonsensical.
@bigbaldin3 жыл бұрын
@@FieldOfFireflies comparing the environmental impact of two things doesn't mean that they have to be the same or that other parameters have to be the same. If doesn't make sense to limit environmental impact comparisons to injustices in this case
@lizstewart71133 жыл бұрын
As a former teacher of young children, I can honestly say that I love how you & your husband raise your children. You are both calm, caring & genuinely interested in each of their interests, etc. The fact that you are thinking about how your children are feeling at school when non-vegan birthday cakes, etc. are being served is a further testament to your good parenting. It is actually (in my opinion) very mature of you both to look at this situation in terms of what is best for your family. As you said, you have to decide what is best for your family. Just because we all have the privilege of enjoying your family here on KZbin, doesn't mean that we have the right to judge your decisions. Have a blessed week! 💖
@mrssmith30513 жыл бұрын
If your friends are decent people they will respect your decision and not let it affect your friendship. You do you ❤
@mrsTraveller643 жыл бұрын
Well, if your vegan and invite meat-lovers over to your house then make the effort to serve them steaks!!! You can have vegan for your family but of course you make the effort to have meat for your non-vegan friends. Don't let your style of eating affect your friendship!
@ruckercarlson62293 жыл бұрын
Veganism is a cult.
@nitakeiju52343 жыл бұрын
So many ex-vegans here with you, me also. :) It really is a cult.
@amymchasi3 жыл бұрын
@@nitakeiju5234 the thing is... there are a bunch of people taking stuff to extremes and they destroy it for everyone else. Like the types of vegans that think they're better people just because they're vegan and that's just... yeah. Weird ppl. And it unfortunately somehow goes from I don't wanna harm animals to being a shitty person towards everyone who's not vegan real quick. And then comes prejudice. Vicious cycle :|
@cloudz45963 жыл бұрын
and if they don't then leave them.🤷🏾♀️
@nellekekisteman3 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that I couldn’t find a single negative comment on this video! That goes to show that we often judge ourselves so much more that others would. Let’s be kinder to ourselves and have a little grace! ❤️ It’s perfectly fine to be our imperfect self! Thanks Cloe for your honesty. You’re an amazing woman 😘
@mistymitchell27903 жыл бұрын
Might want to look again I commented on one persons negative thoughts
@damnhandles3 жыл бұрын
That fact of the matter with your guilt of giving the twins dairy formula is you simply did what you had to do to feed your babies. You gave them what donor breast milk you could and tried them on a soy formula and it just so happened that dairy formula is what they needed.
@nicolefoch22203 жыл бұрын
Did you find your perspective change around animal byproducts when they were from free range chickens like the school provided vs. store bought? I have a massive issue with factory farmed animals but most locally sourced products (honey, eggs, dairy, wool) are made with love and respect for the animals that make those things and I love being able to support those businesses!
@Daz193 жыл бұрын
Do they prioritise the animal's wellbeing over their products? A lot of the ethics comes down to exploitation and intent. Are we using these animals for their byproducts? Will they be cared for when no longer profitable? I.e Do these animal owners discard of male chicks? Do they kill or send the animals for slaughter when they're no longer laying enough egg or producing good wool, adequate milk etc? The answers to all these questions seem to best determine whether it's an ethical practice, and one we should fund. For example, Egg laying hens have been selectively bred to lay magnitudes more eggs than they naturally would. So many more eggs that it leaches calcium from there bones and other nutrients from their systems. Such egg laying hens should have their eggs fed back to them to counter some of their loss. Bee keepers often have to seriously harm the colony to extract the honey. Egg laying hens are often bought from hatcheries. Hatcheries that kill all the male chick's, either by grinding them up alive or suffercating them in sacks (standard legal practices). Sheep are often castrated without anesthetic, they often get cut when sheered. So again it depends on intetent. We have to ask those previous questions about each practice before we can establish it's ethics.
@nicolefoch22203 жыл бұрын
@@Daz19 just as an example, I have 4 chickens that I collect eggs from. When I didnt have my own I got them from a family member who had a few dozen chickens, they take great care for their animals, their children love them, and they sell the extra eggs at a market. I'm in a rural area and am also very familiar with a local sheep farmer and the person that does most shearing in my area. I'm very comfortable with the farmer animal relationship they have and am happy to support them. Also my brother has bees and reaches out to local businesses to spread his hives around as they grow and split so that the bee population can thrive again. He also takes honey and sells what his family doesnt use.
@mikaapollo14533 жыл бұрын
You realize in most cases free range doesn't mean shit and is a bull shit lie so humans can feel better about the animal products they are consuming. Never ever forget the food industries and those involved are only interested in a profit. Like most corporations when interested in a profit, they tend to lie out of their teeth so we buy into their bull shit.
@nicolefoch22203 жыл бұрын
@@mikaapollo1453 ya I'm not talking about free range from a grocery store. I'm talking about chickens that I can see and interact with, i know that they are respected and loved.
@mikaapollo14533 жыл бұрын
@@nicolefoch2220 Oh okay sorry for my confusion then. Carry on. :)
@carollogue82183 жыл бұрын
So proud of you for accepting the fact that some things aren’t for you or your family and make the changes that you feel are best for you all. You are an incredible woman, mother and wife. 💜
@DoubleTroubles7293 жыл бұрын
Amen, she’s a lovely wonderful gal, and an incredible mummy.
@Islam4Life73 жыл бұрын
I think it’s great that you considered your kids’ mental and emotional wellbeing when making this decision. It would have been hard to see them feel guilty over using wool and other stuff. Not to mention the social aspect of not feeling involved/included when food isn’t vegan.
@gerbilgal200020003 жыл бұрын
I was recovering from an eating disorder and I recognise a lot of how you’re describing how you felt during your veganism with how I felt during the height of my ED. There’s actually a description that might resonate with you quite strongly called Orthorexia. This doesn’t include restricting the amount you eat and isn’t always or even ever associated with weight loss, but it describes a very strict mental association with certain types of food as being very linked to morals and those rules can be incredibly strict (even as strict as, say, refusing to touch or use beeswax crayons). I’m so so glad that you’ve been able to reconcile relaxing some of those rules and conditions you imposed on yourself without automatically feeling like you were doing something Awful or being Abhorrent and Uncaring Towards Animals - because you can be both vegetarian AND care about animals AND be a good person. Xxx
@cindybrodie97693 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@gabryylpierce85863 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking the same things.
@queentatoune3 жыл бұрын
Would people use orthorexia to describe the behavior of people who don't eat certain food for religious reasons then 🤔
@gerbilgal200020003 жыл бұрын
@@queentatoune great question! Usually there are religious guidelines that stop at the edges of your particular sect of religion where there suddenly becomes an area designated for personal choice. Unless you are the strictest of strict, most orthodox of orthodox, and that’s in every area of your life. I would think there could be circumstances where someone may come to view their very strict eating habits (absent to any other area of their faith where they are as particularly strict) as restrictive and harmful to them, and possibly a form of orthorexia. Label are only helpful if they are helpful and what looks like “orthorexia” or was orthorexia to one person may simply be “paleo” or “veganism” or “keto” for others. The main issue is “are these strict eating habits causing problems for me? Is keeping to these rules causing anxiety, or caused by anxiety unrelated to the food and more related to my inherent worth as a person?” you could take two people with the exact same eating habits and one could be experiencing severe anxiety around food and wish they could allow themselves to eat differently but just CAN’T and the other might be fine with their eating habits and really enjoying their strict diet. And there you have the difference. ETA: and that final example could also be the SAME person, 2/3/4 years apart. What started out as fun and fulfilling suddenly turning anxiety inducing and restrictive due to a change in circumstances, or simply time passing. It’s very fluid and labels are really only helpful if they’re helpful.
@jurrac85053 жыл бұрын
veganism isn't a diet its an ethical stance against raping and murdering animals.
@bibichen1003 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chloe! I have been following for years and we often share the same perspective!! This is one of those times!! Thanks for your openness and your honesty and above all for being so flexible and following the flow of life!!
@coffeefetcher3 жыл бұрын
I avoid foods that were made or raised in a factory, so essentially I eat free range everything where it's possible. But sometimes it's not convenient or I may feel I can't afford it on occasion. I used to feel guilty but now I remind myself i make the best CHOICE when I can and when I can't, that's OK. You have quite enough going on without additional stress. One day things may change again and you may change again. Whatever works for today, with the best of intentions, is the right thing to do, in my opinion. BTW anyone who decides not to be your friend over this wasn't your friend in the first place.
@sairaroper89443 жыл бұрын
I admired your devotion to veganism and I continue to admire your openness and honesty. Thank you for sharing your family.
@LiljaKNinon3 жыл бұрын
I am vegan. And i am NOT disappointed in you. ❤ i think you should do what is best for you and your family. Love all the way from iceland.❤
@debbiebousquet56773 жыл бұрын
Me too i agree too
@DoubleTroubles7293 жыл бұрын
We did vegan and gave it up, I wouldn’t go back to vegan again, but each to their own.
@TheSwissChalet3 жыл бұрын
Get your affairs (financial and otherwise) in order if you're vegan. Make sure you have someone in mind to raise your kids, because likely you will be too sick to care for them, or will die...before they grow up.
@devhxpg3 жыл бұрын
How do you even survive in Iceland? Go eat some fish girl, before you fall apart from Vitamin D deficiency.
@caleb74753 жыл бұрын
I love steak and i'm disappointed in all of you
@Hollyglitter3 жыл бұрын
I think the overall message here is our life and circumstances change and we adapt to these changes over time. You’ve made a decision that suits you and your family best. 👏🏼
@saraboyd18923 жыл бұрын
Yes Holly. You are correct. It’s their life and they are no way a disappointment.
@susansmithajacob49433 жыл бұрын
Dear Chloe....it was really brave of you to share your deep feelings you have gone through.... Being a good person depends on how you treat other people and all the good things you do for the needy....So, no need to be afraid or blame yourself for the choices you make as a family, because FAMILY COMES FIRST... ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Lots of love!!
@janemartin65283 жыл бұрын
You made a good decision. I believe in the K.I.S.S Theory; "Keep It Simple Stupid". Don't stress yourself, you have enough on your plate! You're a great Mom.
@saraboyd18923 жыл бұрын
Yess Jane! K.I.S.S theory. I agree ! She is an amazing inspiration. She and Ro are great parents. Such love.
@sarahlouisewoods90653 жыл бұрын
It’s just a new season of life. Everybody grows and changes - as long as you’re happy and your family is happy no one has a right to judge your decisions!
@bienemaja40073 жыл бұрын
I find that to be so interesting. Me and some friends and family changed so much during lockdown in this or a similar way. Maybe due to the reason that we had the time to rethink everything...
@elizabethgrogan85533 жыл бұрын
I hugely respect how you & Rowan are raising your precious children. The relationships are just amazing. They are thriving in a Steiner school and you've always brought elements of Steiner into your home, probably without noticing. You are choosing what's best for you and your babies. Nobody has the right to judge you for that. I was also a mom with no milk, not even a drop. I followed the Pediatricion's advice and my daughter flourished.
@sydniaunderwood20003 жыл бұрын
Aww the cake story is sad, and if I'm able to support students and families by bringing something all my students can eat, I will try my best. I personally dont follow a diet I try to eat what my body needs but an conscious of what goes into things. It's always a learning process, and nobody said you have to stay on one lifestyle forever. Also I'm a future teacher, but taking in everything I learn, hear on the internet to try and be as universal and adaptable as I can be.
@dianawright20303 жыл бұрын
As a mom and teacher, I brought fun pencils and erasers for my kids to share on their birthdays. This prevented lots of allergy and dietary issues.
@sydniaunderwood20003 жыл бұрын
@@dianawright2030 yeah that helps too. My parents, and alot of my friends parents did the whole party thing though. Class goodie bags and cupcakes, chips, drinks. Which yes is alot, but its something my mom never got (a single birthday celebration) and that's what she wanted to do for us and our friends. I'll keep all this in mind though, who knows maybe parents have calmed down since my last classroom birthday party 😂😂
@marenclair3 жыл бұрын
Not an easy decision and I completely respect your choice and your openness. Love your family, love your videos❣️✨🤗
@melissaw31723 жыл бұрын
wow. i just sat there an nodded my head while i watched this, i totally agree with and see why you've made these decisions, especially in regards to the food relationship area...i myself have struggled with disordered eating most of my life (i'm currently working on it!) , and having a daughter of my own im SO aware of things that could impact her relationship with food.
@joyphillips55814 ай бұрын
Thank you for your openness and honesty. Well done for your ability to work through the different times of your life. I'm a retired British primary school teacher and found your vlogs at the beginning of this year. I'm impressed with your parenting skills and know that you are currently home schooling your children. Well done to both of you!
@Sameehah.3 жыл бұрын
You know what's best for yourself and your family and that's what is important!! 🤍🤍
@mandycarwardine98643 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this and I'm not sure how I stumbled upon you guys but love watching family channels and I'm originally from WA however was always intrigued about the choices you guys made and when I saw u be open to school not just home school (I sadly never had kids) so not really one way or the other just love understanding people and being challenged on ideas etc I was truly impressed at your openess to let the kids explore and didn't enforce ur ideas upon them etc and this is again another example and I think all dietary choices are great but just ur openess to explore and change is impressive so thank you for such a good discussion and can be applied to many more areas of life. We go through season and its important to be self aware alert and change where needed or stand firm as needed - thank you
@Lizziel233 жыл бұрын
Veganism isn’t for everyone - and if it WAS for everyone our planet and environment would have a whole different set of problems! The best choice takes a balance of good for animals and environment and what actually works for you and your family!
@EvadoCouto3 жыл бұрын
Love this note, great perspective
@sietohojoin3 жыл бұрын
Right
@haiiah123 жыл бұрын
Love this comment it makes sense 👍👍
@georgakely1583 жыл бұрын
Veganism isn't for everyone but it is for some.... well said!
@enasksenos3 жыл бұрын
@@belab.9078 Until I found your comment I was like what's wrong with people? Thank god somebody talking some sense.
@peppanotpepper46723 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! It touches on a larger issue that yes, a family may be public/on KZbin and such, but they are still free to make choices that are right for their families. Even in families who are not online, you don’t know their entire story (and no one owes anyone an explanation!). Thank you for opening up dialogues such as this and promoting love and acceptance of the paths families and individuals take 🥰❤️
@devlynjane7903 жыл бұрын
As someone who has been vegan a long time, this makes sense to me. It’s not an easy decision, but lifestyle wise it’s very easy to slide back into vegetarian. Life gets so busy with kids and work and pets and vegan can be expensive and hard at times. What I don’t get is people who become full blown carnivores, or never eat a vegan meal again, or eat a ton of meat after being vegan. Being more flexible does help with the heaviness of it. Great explanation, very thoughtful.
@junbh23 жыл бұрын
When people swing so far in another direction I guess it could be a kind of burnout, like they are so tired of what they were doing they just want something as different as possible. But I also think some people just have very passionate personalities, and whatever choices they make in their life they tend to do them with huge enthusiasm and even kind of to an extreme.
@twylabobette20123 жыл бұрын
I agree with the other comment - I think that the "all or nothing" toxic perfectionism mentality really does burn people out. So instead of reducing their consumption of animal products, they just feel like they can't do it at all anymore, so they go back to eating meat. I think the same thing happens with zero waste too.
@AmykinzVlogz3 жыл бұрын
You still gave your kids the best chance with food, than most parents can. Your children have such a well rounded diet, and enjoy things I can only dream of my kids eating. They love veggies, and whole grains, and vegan options. My kids are the absolutely worst eaters, and I wish I stuck to healthy choices. You're an amazing mom, and ive always looked up to you guys. I love seeing all the changes, in lifestyle, in maturity, in watching the kids grow, it makes me feel so normal. Thank u. This must have been rough to make.
@anujak81063 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful person !! You always were and you still are. If this feels right, it must be right for your family. Love from India ❤
@liesbest75553 жыл бұрын
Being flexible improves your life, be strict when your can, and flexible when needed. Takes away a lot of the stress. If you can explain (to yourself and kids) why breaking rules (about lifestyle, not the law 😊) within limits and with thought is oké, you might even be a more perfect parent then when only black or white! ❤️
@hello_its_jo99513 жыл бұрын
It’s absolutely not all or nothing. I’d love to be a full time vegan but much like you our family life wouldn’t work that way or it’d be very difficult. I’m a vegetarian and if there’s a vegan option then great but it’s the best I can do and it has to be enough. Glad you arrived at a point that’s less stressful x
@mikaapollo14533 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity....why would being vegan not work for you? I think cutting out meat is probably the most challenging part for most people...you already have done that. You are like half way there, I am kind of just curious to know why you chose to stop. I promise I won't hate you for it either. :P
@hello_its_jo99513 жыл бұрын
@@mikaapollo1453 our biggest challenge would be dairy products. My kids school doesn’t offer warm meals for special diets (only a vegetarian option) so if I wanted vegan I’d have to make packed lunches every day. They could never eat what their friends bring in or even have the school milk. I want them to have choice and not feel restricted.
@mikaapollo14533 жыл бұрын
@@hello_its_jo9951 Alright...so does your family eat vegetarian at home? sometimes vegans make exceptions for their children, like at school they will let their children eat other foods, or drink milk like you said, same if they go to birthday parties. Sounds kinda similar to my dilemma. I am 100% vegan, my husband has only managed to cut out animal products but hasn't given it up completely using yes the excuse he is selfish and likes a good burger once in awhile. I do not let him bring it in the house though or eat it around me. He can go to his friends for that or a restaurant. My reason being was basically if he just eats animals anyways all the time and brings it in the house, as much as I love him and want to respect his choices, it would defeat the purpose of me going vegan. Since I did it for many reasons, including ethics and morals. So we did come to a compromise, that deal was when I went vegan I had to cook him good vegan dishes and he promised to make more conscience decisions towards food. He has cut out meat, never drank milk or big on cheese etc (he is lactose intolerant) etc...like he may now only eat out like once every few months. Probably because all the documentaries and videos I made him watch or I guess my cooking isn't half bad. He really surprised me, because at first it was a fight. Now I have another dilemma too....I rescued cats before I went vegan. So like from as far as I know and hours upon research, cats are carnivores and it is impossible to argue that. They can't just supplement like humans do, they naturally absorb nutrients from only the direct source. That even if it was possible to turn a cat vegan, it has MANY risks. So I am in a lose lose situation. So I just buy more expensive food that is cruelty free. At least until there is better options. So I am conflicted like you, but it didn't stop myself from going vegan. Way I put it is...yes the long term goal to vegans is globalize veganism....But we need some short term goals. Me going extreme vegan is not ending the death or the torture animals go through etc....Tomorrow not everyone is going to go vegan. It doesn't happen over night. In the mean time we can do our best to help end things like the cruelty side of things as much as possible. Everybody does this by shortening the demand. Any option to cut out animal products is a step. It may not be the best step. I get that taking the life of an animal that is unnessary or stealing milk that belongs to a calf and all the other awful things is bad yes....But if our demand was not so high you can at least hope for a better life for these animals. Even in the best of slaughterhouses. highest technology etc...have routine checks....mistakes happen because our demand for these products is insanely high. WAY too high. We can at least help end that. Farm animals are crammed in too small spaces etc because again they have to breed so many to meet the demand. The more people go vegan or the more people make the option to cut animal products out of their life, the animals will still benefit. It is why I try to be very careful with my preaching. We need to stop calling people fake vegans or hypocrites. Some people are just truly doing their best and they do want the same as vegans. Does that make sense?
@mikaapollo14533 жыл бұрын
@@hello_its_jo9951 It is like we are on our own worse enemy. lol
@SuperLn19913 жыл бұрын
19:56 "I know I will disappoint people": Dear, I respect you even more: you were able to make a wise decision for yourself, make peace with your mind, look back on your choices, open more your mind to other's pov, took care of your and your family's mental health and open to people about it!! that was probably difficult and a long process that demand lots of energy, thinking, respect, maturity, open mind and courage.
@gerbilgal200020003 жыл бұрын
I really really hope that no other vegans come for you for this - and if you’re vegan and reading this I hope you can comment with compassion and not the all-or-nothing anxiety and judgement attitude that has clearly affected Chloe so badly xxx
@LarsBarrs3 жыл бұрын
In all honesty I’m more worried about the cult of raw meat eaters who have been bashing them for years🥲
@jesseewalker51473 жыл бұрын
@@LarsBarrs people eat raw meat?
@LarsBarrs3 жыл бұрын
@@jesseewalker5147 religiously, they think that fruits and vegetables make you sick and eating exclusively raw red meat is the way humans should live…they obviously are not very fond of vegans
@jesseewalker51473 жыл бұрын
@@LarsBarrs if they want to eat raw meat, they can certainly carry on, but don't expect me too lol
@FieldOfFireflies3 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with an "all or nothing" mindset when it comes to an injustice? Do you think this mindset is wrong or unreasonable when it comes to other injustices like racism, sexism, homophobia? All of the movements against these injustices have all or nothing mindsets so what's your issue when it comes to people having that mindset when it comes to anti-speciesism/animal cruelty?
@ximenapena82753 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful video, again you show us your wisdom. Thanks for your super honesty, you are very brave. Hugs from Colombia🤗🤗🤗
@Mamaslittleblog3 жыл бұрын
We don’t bring any animal products into our home but at school and parties, events etc my children can choose.
@MS-ib8xu3 жыл бұрын
Why? Because you are afraid of what other kids will say or think about your kids? Why not teach your kids to be leaders and stick to their moral obligations?
@bigbaldin3 жыл бұрын
@@MS-ib8xu I think that that's quite hard to do. I personally think that they should experience first hand what it feels like to enjoy a food but then being reminded that an animal suffered for it. So why not let them test those things while continuously educating them
@Daz193 жыл бұрын
I kind of agree. We can only really control what our kids eat in our home. If our kids are not ethically vegan then we can't prevent them from choosing accordingly when away from home. But I think we shouldn't condone or endorse anti vegan choices like she did. I'm sure we'd try and dissuade our kids from doing many other immoral acts they may witness others do. I don't see why we shouldn't be the same with veganism.
@Assassin995843 жыл бұрын
@@MS-ib8xu there’s no such thing as a moral obligation
@Assassin995843 жыл бұрын
@@Daz19 morals tho
@jolfi113 жыл бұрын
I'm not vegan. I'm also not zero waste. I try to reduce waste and buy local when I can. It's just not always possible for me. Are you disappointed in me? No-one has the right to look down on you for keeping your family happy and healthy. You are an awesome person and a great mum. Keep at it.
@iknowlinda3 жыл бұрын
Such powerful messages. Thank you for setting the example for flexibility, self care, adaptability and a willingness to accept imperfection. There is no one right way to live life, we all have to find our own place of peace and joy.
@gabriellamarie42433 жыл бұрын
I’m pregnant (FTM) and my husband and I have been vegan for 5+ years now. We also have made a decision, because we are starting a family, to leave strict veganism. We can’t imagine dumping out our sons Halloween candy, not allowing him to have cake at a birthday party, or a pizza party at school, etc. WE like it and can make sacrifices, but we don’t want him to miss out on huge parts of childhood that we got to experience and loved. I respect parents that make either decision, but I am right there with you. ❤️
@katiebeth50133 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us Chloe. I cannot imagine how anxiety inducing it must be putting something like this out there knowing the potential backlash you can receive. You should hold your head up high knowing you did what was right for your kids and also by ensuring that you gave your kids a safe place to make the choice for themselves (re the school party related things). I think that in itself is an amazing and you should be proud of what an amazing mum you are! I hope you enjoy this new journey and that you find yourself feeling better emotionally with the pressure off. 🖤
@MariaCau_Soares3 жыл бұрын
I totally understand your decision. I'm vegetarian, and I'm quite flexible with dairy products so sometimes I do try not to eat them, but if I want a pizza, a birthday cake, or I'm hanging out with friends, I just eat them, without wondering if there is a vegan option. I believe I'm making enough impact in the world and with the animals, not eating all the time. Also, when I have kids, I'm going to make the house vegetarian, but if they go out or are at school, and want to eat meat, I'm totally fine. My choice was to be vegetarian, and they should make theirs. My reasons are not their reasons So it's nice that the kids are going to feel included in school now Once or twice, or even more, it's fine. You are already doing a lot for the planet
@licialara3 жыл бұрын
I’m not disappointed, it’s okay, Chloe! What I want it’s you and your family be happy and healthy ❤️
@Lillekamomilla3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for having the courage to choose what is best for you and your family right now. You are teaching your kids to be open minded, tolerant and free to think and choose what is best for them. How could we be disappointed with that? Loved your video ❤️
@InolaTree3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the perfect decision for your family at this stage in all your lives. 🤍
@whitleysgirl3 жыл бұрын
You inspire us all. You are an amazing momma. You have shown us over and over how to be an incredible human and it warmed my heart completely to read down through the comments and see so much positivity and support in the community you have made here on KZbin. Definitely passed the vibe check! Hugs and love from Georgia, USA
@camilas14023 жыл бұрын
i love how intelligent and brave you are. such a role model for your children
@karengear52543 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful forward thinking mother you are. You are putting your children first. I admire you. ❤️❤️
@cherreellewellyn24213 жыл бұрын
As a person with so, so many food intolerances and allergies as well as physical digestive issues, I have a very limited diet and totally understand the issues of eating outside of your home, especially if people invite you over and want to cook. I really applaud your decision to do what feels right for you and your family. You can still stand up for animal rights and ethical issues without avoiding certain foods. Life is short, at the end of it the only thing that matters is, did I have a good, happy life. So do what makes you and your family happy.
@mariaeduardanunes58433 жыл бұрын
Chloe, I follow you since the triplets were tiny babies, and I should say I admire you so much, I think we're about the same age and you inspire me a lot with the way you (and Ro also) raise your sweet little beans. And this is just the thing I always see you doing, making the choices you think are the best for your family, and It's truly beautiful! I'm planning my first pregnancy next year, and I should say I've learnt a lot with you about parenthood, you are an amazing Mom! Kisses and hugs to all sweet beans and their lovely parents, from Brazil
@camilleholder3 жыл бұрын
This is a very brave of you to share it.
@EsmeeAnnamarie3 жыл бұрын
I was a vegetarian for about 15 years, starting at age 6. But then I got coeliac disease, and it caused me to have absorbtion problems, specifically with regards to iron and vitamin B12. So I kept getting anemia, and my internist said I had to start eating meat again because those nutrients are MUCH easier to absorb from meat than they are from plant based foods. So I did and now I eat meat regularly and the only times I really get anemic anymore is when I'm not eating enough meat. My opinion on veganism now is that in our modern society it can work for some people, but the fact of the matter is that humans evolved to be omnivorous (apex) predators. Not herbivores. So veganism is never going to work for everyone.
@mayramendoza41753 жыл бұрын
You always have to put yourself and your children first and not be concerned about others feelings. It's very nice of you to give people an explanation even though you didn't have to. Am not a vegan but I enjoy watching your family for how special it is and not because how you guys eat.
@colleengibson51523 жыл бұрын
You and Ro are great parents and people! That’s what is most important. Keep raising your Beans in the loving and healthy way you always have!
@kmlane813 жыл бұрын
Chloe , your amazing! If people disown you, then they aren’t real friends anyway ! Good on you for doing what you feel is right ❤️
@torimaguire4563 жыл бұрын
This openes things up for your family so much. I loved going to my best friends house for dinner, his mom is an amazing cook! Now your babies can experience lots of new things and not feel guilty. You have to do what's best for you and your family. ❤️❤️
@KathyY19483 жыл бұрын
My sister decided to go vegan for a variety of reasons. She still cooks non-vegan for her family. She said that when she goes out to eat she usually ends up eating vegetarian. I have enjoyed many of her vegan dishes and I love vegetarian but am omni
@jennicajade3 жыл бұрын
Just want to say I appreciate the courage to post this. ☺️ you have the right to eat whatever you choose for you and your family. I am sure this video will help others struggling with making the same choice. Thanks for sharing 💗
@addison84263 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being open and honest!❤️❤️
@ariellesullivan66893 жыл бұрын
I think you are amazing! You could see the courage it took to out this obviously very important aspect of your lives and whilst it’s no one’s business what choices you make, I applaud you for putting yourself out there anyway. What a ‘perfect’ example to your children to be able to stand up, admit your past and present and the acknowledge the growth it’s had on all your lives. There aren’t enough people/ parents like you. Good on you! I have a lot of respect for the likes you. Thanks for keeping it real!
@zoogonyzen96683 жыл бұрын
SMART! You know you can only do the best you can do and when you have to think about 8 children and a spouse you have to think in a much wider way. You have to live within the world and sometimes that means your children might eat cake with eggs, or bread baked with honey. Do not let all of this make you ill. You are still a good person who is raising your children to be thoughtful of all the life on our planet that is so much more than many children are being taught. Love your channel, and I think your family is so fascinating!
@alisonbrown43273 жыл бұрын
You're caring parents doing what you feel best for your family. It's so easy to become anxious about things and to cultivate that anxiety in the children. I'm so glad you're freeing yourself up and that the children can enjoy all their school activities without the burden go over -thinking. Well done for making this post. Bless you all.
@NatashaPrincipessa3 жыл бұрын
I love the way you explained this so honestly and completely get your decision. I just try to make educated decisions about what I’m consuming - I figure that I’m not perfect but every little bit helps. I won’t buy anything with goose down feathers like quilts and cushions bc of the cruel way the feathers are harvested. I try to buy cruelty free makeup and skincare. I only buy certain types of eggs etc. I’m certainly not perfect but I do my best without overly restricting myself XX
@livingwordcap3 жыл бұрын
You have to do what is best for you and your family. Great that you are honest with everyone! I love following you and your family!
@leaharvey52013 жыл бұрын
This is the best "why I'm not vegan anymore" video I've ever watch. I like your honesty and your open mind 🙂
@unlisted14413 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed following your family on social media for many years. It has been really lovely to see the changes that you've undergone recently, from schooling to diet and the arrival of the twins. I think it is really important we all always strive to keep an open mind so the shifts life invites us to take are met with open arms. I wish you all the best of luck moving forward! I would never, ever feel compelled to criticize a decision you've made for the betterment of your lives. You have a lovely family and it's been such a joy to follow your ongoing journey. Sending love and positivity from the States
@stewiesewe3 жыл бұрын
We love you and your family for you, not for what you eat. You are amazing and I have always admired you. You are awesome. There are so many things I admire from you and I still do.
@ernestjohnbertillsonolaffs6461 Жыл бұрын
Leaving a death cult ain't easy, but she did it, courageous woman, fighting for her children's life.
@thlsralv3 жыл бұрын
Truly, I do strongly believe it's an exceptionally difficult path (and often not healthy, physically or mentally) to be extreme in our practices. I admire you both for recalibrating when it became a hindrance. That's intelligence and wisdom right there. ❤️
@skyedebbie3 жыл бұрын
Chloe, you do what you feel is best for you and your family. Your family looks so healthy and trying to do your best is perfect. You are doing fabulous.