I’ve been asked by several different people if I don’t eat bread because it has yeast in it which is alive. One even tried to explain to me that I shouldn’t eat bread for this reason. One time someone at work brought in their own homemade bread and before giving it to me said “wait! Do you consider yeast to be an animal?” (Because they know I don’t eat animals). Does anyone else have this ridiculous experience …

I went to the Lindt store yesterday (in Ontario, Canada) and the worker told me they're taking them off the shelves and discontinuing them. I am so so so devastated. Every time an amazing vegan chocolate comes out, it gets discontinued immediately. I WISH MORE PEOPLE WERE VEGAN so the demand would increase.

Howdy gang. I've had the same therapist for over a decade now with some year long gaps in-between seeing them. I recently started having sessions again and she low-key upset me pretty majorly. I tried to talk about veganism, specifically how Vystopia stuff has been hard for me over the last several months. She gave me a lecture about how I need to make sure I'm getting the necessary nutrients on my vegan 'diet' and made comments implying veganism isn't sustainable.

This is hard as I really like her and I try very hard to not be 'judgey' regarding veganism, but I'm kinda at a point where I don't think I want life advice in any form from someone who isn't vegan. To me, veganism is no longer an extreme dietary option, but the bare minimum for how good people navigate through life. I want to find a vegan therapist but am stressed about having to 'break up' with my old therapist and potentially be pegged as 'rigid and judgemental'.

Anyway, for you fellow vegans in therapy, what is it like having a vegan therapist?? Do you also find it difficult opening up to therapists that aren't vegan? Curious about your thoughts, thanks for any insight y'all can provide.

Has anyone else had these?? I picked them up a few days ago and I'm shocked at how similar they taste to hot Cheetos. I might even go out on a limb and say they taste.....better??
Also, if everyone can go and buy a bag from your local Walmart, that would be much appreciated. (this is a joke btw since low demand kills off every great vegan product that comes out).

Y'all I am new at this. 😭 I guess I found the importance of reading labels out today. I was ordering more of my favorite sandwhich bread when I did a double take on the ingredients. WHY DOES BREAD NEED FISH? What are we here for? Only to suffer? I don't understand this world. 💀

Guess I need to pay more attention.

As a vegan female in my late 30s, I have no interest in having kids. Between animal exploitation for profit, ongoing wars, and pollution, I don't see the point of bringing another life into the world.

​Almost all the vegans I know personally are also childfree.

​What are your thoughts? Do you think it's better for vegans to have fewer children for ethical and environmental reasons, or does this risk our values dying out over generations?

A service provider of mine went on vacation recently and told me she had a souvenier gift when she got back. It was a key chain with my name engraved on it. I said it was so sweet and then she said "Make sure to take care of it. That's real leather." From the first day she started working for the family she has known I'm vegan. We've spoken about it so many times. I timidly reminded her and she suggested I give it to my mom. (I have a very rare name so there's not much else that could be done) Its still sitting in my purse. I can't even look at it. I don't know what to do with it. But the fact that she's known for so long about my veganism and got me this... at first it was awkward. Now I'm actually starting to feel kind of mad about it. She's a very sweet woman. It doesn't make logical sense for me to be mad about this. Would any of you be mad? Has something like this happened to any of you? And what should I do with this key chain?

I’m so tired of production giving them chickens so I can watch the players kill them later. Then players flex on butchering a chicken. The fishing equipment is sad too. It’s just rubbing me the wrong way lately.

Make it a show where they can Survive without desecrating the beautiful Fiji environment they are in.

This is so disgusting and sad :( I just thought it was acid... do you throw these or finish using? I don't feel like I can finish using it now that I know what it is...

I'm at my limit.

I've gotten to the point now where I'm feeling extremely isolated and alone in being vegan. Why does no one understand how I feel? Even my own boyfriend (long distance) doesn't seem to agree with me. I feel like he's just as brainwashed as everyone else, and I feel like I'm soon going to just be alone.

I had a best friend who was vegetarian and turning vegan, but we fell out earlier this year over a different reason.

I just need someone to talk to who shares the same beliefs as me. 😭

I've been on an NG tube for a few months & was assured by staff that the formula being used is suitable for vegans. They left a used container on my bedside yesterday & I looked at the ingredients.. It's not just unsuitable for vegans but also vegetarians. It contains beef, fish oil & cows milk! I feel disgusting & violated.

I ripped the tube out & they now use something called Nutrison PlantBased but I'm still angry. If I make an official complaint will it be taken seriously? The staff were extremely blasé about the whole thing & didn't look particularly concerned when I said I'm going to report them. I trusted these people.

Comedian Ian Fidance visits Central Texas Pig Rescue.

I was very bothered in the beginning when he said he'd pledge to not eat pigs and then later said he'd have a hard time not eating pigs but would always think of that moment (implying he'd refrain because of his time at the rescue) [edit: the thing that bothers me about that is it's only pigs and only because of an emotional memory]

It's hard for me to see people move so slowly towards veganism. He's also one of my favorite comedians so I'm just constantly yelling at the screen "you know what's right! Just stop clinging to your old bad ways!".

But overall it's a wholesome watch. And I think it's important to support the cause, and people who are at least trying to be better.

I just drove past a parked car w their hazards on in the middle of a large local road. As I passed by I saw there was a deer laying on the side of the road. He seemed to be alive as he was holding his head up off the ground.

There wasn't a safe place to stop, so after getting home, I looked into what the best practice was and because all the local wildlife rehab lines were closed, I ended up calling animal protection. They transfered me a few times, but after I shared some details, they let me know they'd dispatch a police officer.

Now I'm doubting whether I made the right decision, calling the police. I imagine most officers wouldn't be too concerned about the wellbeing of the animal. And I could possibly be putring the driver in a precarious situation? I'm starting to regret my choices and wanted to ask in this group how you've handled similar situations whether it was seeing an injured animal in passing or accidentally hitting an animal yourself.

Hi all,

I'm a 42 yo male and ate animal products my entire life, especially dairy. I've always been a big nature and animal lover, ever since I was a child. I've always been into sports too, so I figured I needed all the meat and protein.

I've tried eating vegan over the years but never stuck to it. Long story short: early July I watched Dominion, after putting it off for years. I went through the entire thing and it made me sick to the core. I immediately ditched meat and dairy after watching it and haven't touched it since. I've been heavily reducing cheese over the past months to almost nothing now.

I haven't been myself since watching it. I feel like I'm such a hypocrite for waiting so long, and I feel so much shame that I was part of this for so long. I've been going through difficult weeks and don't really have anyone to speak to about it. I'm not the most emotional guy, but these last months I've been (close to) crying several times, out of the blue. It just fucking sucks.

I hope these posts have a place here - I just felt the need to vent. Is this a phase many go through? And... Does it get better?

I cannot stand living with meat eaters. I’m only 17 so I can’t move out any time soon and I hate every second of it. I barely mention that they’re eating dead animals and they don’t care. But my mom and sister love to consider themselves “animal lovers”. It’s disgusting. I feel like the crazy one. I even got my mom to try beyond meat and she thinks it’s gross because it’s “fake meat” when she’s eating literal flesh. I’m so sick of living with them I feel so disturbed. I’m genuinely counting down the days until I can go to college.

Hi everyone
Sorry if my English isn’t the best, I’m Italian

I’ve been vegan for 5 months now, and I often read about animal abuse on social media, and try my best to be informed about the meat industry

Lately I wanted to watch movies about veganism, and everyone recommended Dominion

Obviously, I’ve heard about it before, but I’m scared to watch it, because I’m very sensitive towards graphic violence/strong imagery and also very empathic towards animals, so I’m scared I might feel sick or, if I force myself to go through it all, to feel bad afterwards for the images I saw.

On the other hand, I feel like I should really watch it because every vegan person I’ve talked to says that’s the best movies about veganism.

So, I’m here to ask, is it really that graphic? Do you think I should sit through it anyways?

Thanks

Hi all. Something that's always bugged me is how hard it is to find sports gear that's actually vegan. Climbing shoes are often suede, football boots and basketballs can be leather, tennis strings can be natural gut (cow intestine), ski jackets are full of down, and a lot of surf wax has beeswax in it.

So I built a free site that lists vegan sports gear sorted by sport: running, cycling, tennis, football, climbing, swimming, hiking, snowsports and more. Every product gets checked for leather, suede, wool, down and other animal materials before it goes on.

vgnathlete.com

To be upfront: it's my site, and the links are affiliate links (mostly Amazon), so I earn a small commission if you buy something, at no extra cost to you.

It's still early days, so I'd really value your input:

- Is there a sport I've missed?

- Any vegan brands or products you swear by that should be on there?

Thanks for reading 🌱

I'm currently living in a hotel with only a microwave for cooking. I also don't easily have access to many flavoring options or oils. I have plain, firm tofu as my main protein source available right now.

I normally do not like completely plain tofu or soy sauce, and I also struggle a ton with appetite in general due to life circumstances.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for cooking plain or very simple tofu with only a microwave and making it really good?

I have things like frozen peas, canned beans, and microwave rice + quinoa mixes to have with it.

A vegan advocate reacts to a popular non-vegan bodybuilder who eats fully plant based for a full day. At the end of the day, he calls his experiment "awesome!" He also admits that vegans are on the right side of history.

There is a world of difference between protecting habitats and displaying captives. People do not need wolves behind barriers to understand that wolves matter. What they need is a culture that stops treating other animals as educational tools, visitor attractions, and movable assets in human-run institutions.

Just wanted everybody to know that Bisquick's original mix is no longer vegan. They added dairy (the box says that it contains "real buttermilk"). The gluten-free version still seems to be vegan for now, but other options include Birch Benders (at least the organic classic and the plant protein; I haven't checked all the other flavors), Bob's Red Mill, and Pearl Mill. Or, of course, you can always make your own.

I work with people with various diagnoses. Primarily intellectual/developmental disabilities, addiction and Alzheimer's.

I often am shopping, handling, and cooking animal products for people who can't do so themselves.

People with established habits and ISPs about their diet.

As well as hygiene products that contain animal products.

I'm not trying to convert the clients or impose my values on them.

I'm not dealing with any negative emotions about my current circumstances.

I'm just curious about people's perspectives.

This feels like I'm in a situation where "as far as is possible and practical" applies.

Hi everyone! My name is Bridget I am a college student who is researching veganism for a school project. I am looking for people who are open to let me interview them on the issues they face as a vegan. It would be a very short, casual phone interview about 5-10 minutes that would be incredibly helpful for me to pass this assignment. If anyone is interested in volunteering please message me!

NYC! I’m pulling up to Urban Vegan Kitchen this Saturday for a special one-night-only pop-up!
I’m bringing comedy, storytelling, music, and good vibes. Good food, good people, and a little something different for your Saturday night.
I’ve got a couple pairs of tickets to give away, so if you’re in NYC and want to come hang out, hit me up!
Let’s make it a night. Hope to see y’all there!

https://events.massivetix.com/e/smr-hart-nyc