Okay, so I am the only vegetarian in my whole class, maybe even in my whole school. At first, the kids in my class needed time to get used to the idea of my being a vegetarian. Sure, they made jokes about it at first and stuff like that. But I didn't let it get to me. I knew I couldn't let it get to me.

So I just lived my life like a normal vegetarian 13-year-old girl. As the weeks went on and I remained a vegetarian, they stopped making jokes about me and I was happy. I realized that the only reason they were making those jokes was because they didn't believe I could do it, stay a vegetarian. But I proved them wrong and they stopped making fun of me.

Sure, I'm still the only vegetarian in my class. But my friends respect that. And I respect their decision to eat meat, even if I think it's wrong to do and I wouldn't do it. But the most important thing is that we respect each other. I don't have any vegetarian friends but my friends now support me in my decision.

But what if you're not as lucky as I am? What if your friends joke on you and don't accept your decision? What do you do? Do you go off by yourself and be alone? I wouldn't suggest it. If they can't respect your decision, find some friends who respect your vegetarianism. Maybe you'll even find some who are vegetarians or vegans and will encourage it. But the best advice I can give to anyone who has non-vegetarian friends, whether they're supportive or not, is to respect them...and if they respect you, it's all good. If not, find some friends who will respect your vegetarianism.