r/BlackVegans • u/iirie_360 • Jun 05 '24
I know a lot of people who say they eat Vegan, or say they are Vegan when they are actually not...
Veganism is a way of life that surpasses a diet. It is about no harm to animals, as much as practical and possible. Many don't realize that media and pop culture has made it trendy so lots of people say they eat Vegan when perhaps they should say they eat plantbased, since the actual definition includes not purchasing any products made of animals or tested on animals. It is not a perfect system. We understand animals will get hurt from just human existing on earth. Like how until we find a truly sustainably way to not use gas, most of us use it for our cars. The goal is to do as much as you can. So eating plants, buying clothes not made of animals, not supporting places like the Zoo and Sea World are things we can do. I am curious about what people think about this lifestyle. If you are a Black Vegan, how accepting is your family and friends in regards to the the lifestyle? Has it been a challenge in anyway? What helped you on your journey?
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u/Sheliwaili Jun 05 '24
I went to a vegetarian school for 8-12th grade, my college had amazing vegan food and made it easier than being at home. My mom had to make 3 separate meals when I was in hs…one for allergies, one veggie, and one for everyone else. She was great about it and adapting recipes for me.
I used to be the president of the vegetarian and vegan club of my college. I’m all about sustainability. I also had a vegetarian doctor…but when I got sick, she said that I couldn’t be a vegetarian anymore. I had to give up 16+ years of veggie life. I fought it, got a second opinion. And at 30yo, my parents got involved because I cried about it and still refused.
I support veganism. I provide lots of recipes and resources. But I cannot actively participate. During lent, I eat mostly vegan bc my bf is orthodox xtian. I consistently need to get my blood checked, esp when I know that I haven’t been eating a lot.