Elise, a 38-year-old vegan for 12 years, adopted her sister’s lifestyle after losing her to cancer. When she married Mark, his 15-year-old daughter Lily moved in. Elise’s kitchen was a vegan sanctuary, but Lily refused to follow the rules — sneaking meat into the house, even feeding Elise’s 7-year-old son a hamburger.
When Elise confronted Lily, demanding she respect the household rules or leave, Lily threatened to turn Mark against her. Elise feels her family is unraveling and fears Lily is sabotaging the peace. She’s asking for advice on how to handle the clash of values without losing her family.
