SAD to RAW

SAD (Standard American Diet) is what I have been eating for the last 27 years. SAD is how I feel most days. For the last couple of months, I have been considering a Raw Food Diet as a lifestyle change. My story is bound to unfold differently than most who have undertaken raw foods for a few reasons:

1) I am a mother of 3. My first was born in May of 2006, my second in August of 2007, and my third in January of 2010. They're what I call "Irish triplets" and they all eat the toddler SAD.

2) I gained a lot of weight after having my last child. She had some health issues and after solving, I coped with alcohol. I struggled with postpartum depression and since have gone off of all of my meds.

3) We are struggling financially. We receive WIC for the kids which is heavy on the milk, cheese, and grains. I may be able to go Raw, but my kids won't. How am I to balance my eating habits with theirs? Do I just deny WIC benefits?

4) My husband is not convinced. He will do it, but only if I do everything for him.

I've found, for the most part, everyone experimenting with this lifestyle is single without children. Or if they have children, their husband is supportive. I am not religious and I don't have anyone to travel this journey with me. It is me against all odds, but I hope to prevail. I also am going into this without being a vegan and I am too impatient to ease into it. We shall see!