Becoming Vegan, Learning and Growing.

In the past few months, I had been finding new music artists to get into, when I came across a vegan straight edge band called World Of Pleasure. At first, I had no idea they were vegan, and honestly I didn't think twice about eating meat at the time. Once I started listening to their music, it became more clear that they were very strongly vegan. It interested me. Back then I had heard all of these horrible things about vegans and how "pushy" they are, that they were awful people with huge egos. So the idea of veganism scared me. However once I got more into XVX bands, I began to realize that all of them seemed genuinely upset with this issue, which caused me to look more into things.

I knew a lot of artists I liked were vegan, and I knew some people around me were vegan too. I wondered why it was such a strong topic, because I was oblivious before. I grew up eating meat, My family is very conservative, and they all love meat and animal products. Once I did my research, I knew I could never go back. It sickened me to try and eat meat again. So I cut it out. The only problem is that I still live with my parents, so they have the most rule over the house, and over what I do. They said I could cut out meat, but they would never buy me things without dairy or eggs. That broke my heart, It's something I am so passionate about, so knowing almost all the household ingredients would contain animal products just made me mad.

Since then, I've done my best. I've refused meals if they contain animal products. I've been making my own meals, and as a younger person, I've spent what little money I have on vegan products. Since then, I have felt comfortable calling myself a "baby vegan" or a "beginner vegan." I feel like I've done well so far cutting out everything, and obviously, living in a house full of meat eaters has caused some slips ups, simply because I am not made aware of what something I am eating contains, but I never actively try to eat something that isn't vegan.

Now, months later, I have never felt happier with myself. I am so proud of myself for making this switch, and I heavily encourage others to do the same. It has made me feel better, both mentally and physically. Going vegan was one of the best changes I have made to my life.

Go vegan. For the animals.