Happy #Veganversary Chriztophe!⠀ 1.11.09 not only did I start my first paid tour, but I also started my journey in #veganism. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ I was lucky enough to have gurus like @proberts444 @makeyourhealthapriority Joey, Heather, Tall John, Billy, Gramps (Dan), Sarah etc.... on my side showing me I could still basically eat like a pudgy american toddler if I wanted.. but I could do so with out any animal products. I’m thankful for that.⠀ ⠀ It was a @peta2 dvd I got from warped tour in high school that had me testing out being vegetarian.. it was copy of @earthlingsfilm that led me to veganism and activism. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can tell you a ton of different reasons why it would be personally and globally beneficial for you to make the change, but just check out some of the documentaries in the photos. Plus do your own research AND it still counts as watching #TrueCrime. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My main advice is to be kind to yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve accidentally, negligently and purposefully “cheated”, slipped up etc.. along this journey. That’s when you need to remember this is meant to be a compassionate pursuit. Compassion for your body, for our planet, and of course for all the animals with which we inhabit this planet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To me the 3 hardest parts about veganism are:⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1.) Your friends and family can be hard on you. People tend to take your choice personally and as a judgement on them, it’s just projection of guilt. ⠀ 2.) it’s hard not being too obnoxiously vocal when you start out. You may be very newly passionate about this and want the world to change. Be mindful of how we express this. Save the angrier tones for your protest activism. Direct THAT at those who knowingly built the infrastructure of misinformation and violent status quo. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3). It’s hard not being obnoxiously vocal ENOUGH. The stigma and the societal archetype of “annoying vegan” discourages people from knowing we’re allowed to talk about this. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so happy I decided to go Vegan. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ No animals in my food, clothing or entertainment. ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’d be so happy if you ask me anything, anytime. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also shoutout to the homegirl @veganyackattack she’s got great recipes!! (at Norfolk, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7MDNt9AlWP/?igshid=wqncx1y5hiun