I was aware of the term 'vegan' but thought it was just an extremist concept. But when I went vegan, I didn't know I was one. It is kind of weird, yes, but that's the truth. Some online articles about dairy farming led me to veganism. I tried to convince myself that milk doesn't involve cruelty, but the activists on social media made their logic very clear, and it was irrefutable.
My path to veganism has been completely positive. I love how both of the following contradictory statements are true in their contexts - "Everyone is born vegan" and "No one is born vegan". I have loved animals right from childhood and didn't find any difficulties in going vegan. My mother is no different. I am really proud of her. While many parents find excuses to justify their life-long practices, she quit her dairy intake almost immediately despite using them for over half a century.
I have come to understand most people are just close-minded to this concept. That is okay; know that all we are trying to do is minimize suffering for some innocent animals, and we would have fought for you too if you happened to be in their place. Oh, and plants are not sentient :)
I understand it isn't easy for everyone to go vegan overnight. I had lethal cravings for pizza for a long time. Just remember that we are doing this for the animals, and everything will be fine ❤️
I am trying to do everything within my capabilities for animal rights - make videos, do outreaches, write a song, train more activists etc., and hope to do more. As an activist, more than the content you make, your efforts will inspire people into realizing the truth.
To all the fellow activists: I know from experience that it is highly mentally and emotionally taxing to educate people who do not want to listen. Please don't give in. Create your schedule for activism and don't overthink it and harm yourself. If you have specific skills, try to put them to practical use for activism and spreading awareness. Keep your sources ready to present whenever you need to. If you aren’t comfortable with it, try doing activism with others. It helps to have a backup. Good luck <3
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Hello! I am, Samaran Thamarai, just another book-hungry 18y/o computer science student. I am an aspiring lyricist and film-maker. Vegan for around 3 years.