Hello everyone! My name is Susan, but I go by Birdie. I'm 30 and I live in Central California, US.
I'm (very) new to veganism. I have eaten a plant-based diet for almost four years and I considered myself eating plant-based for ethical reasons (reducetarianism basically). However, after listening to a few different vegan YouTubers, I realized that reducing animal abuse isn't good enough. I realized that though I was "reducing," I still ate meat, dairy, and eggs and still bought non-cruelty-free cosmetics, as well as leather shoes. In short, I wasn't reducing nearly as much as I thought I was.
My main reason for not going vegan sooner was the social aspect. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about: "Inconveniencing" people when I eat at their house. Annoying people when I ask if something has milk in it. Jokes and comments from family members when I order a veggie burger.
But about a few days ago, it finally clicked for me: these worries are nothing compared to animal suffering. That's it, plain and simple. So I'm vegan now. I'm still worried about the social aspect, but I'm taking it one social event at a time. Advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance
I'm (very) new to veganism. I have eaten a plant-based diet for almost four years and I considered myself eating plant-based for ethical reasons (reducetarianism basically). However, after listening to a few different vegan YouTubers, I realized that reducing animal abuse isn't good enough. I realized that though I was "reducing," I still ate meat, dairy, and eggs and still bought non-cruelty-free cosmetics, as well as leather shoes. In short, I wasn't reducing nearly as much as I thought I was.
My main reason for not going vegan sooner was the social aspect. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about: "Inconveniencing" people when I eat at their house. Annoying people when I ask if something has milk in it. Jokes and comments from family members when I order a veggie burger.
But about a few days ago, it finally clicked for me: these worries are nothing compared to animal suffering. That's it, plain and simple. So I'm vegan now. I'm still worried about the social aspect, but I'm taking it one social event at a time. Advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance
