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Sometimes I feel like I'm being mean when I pick on my nonvegan friends. - SLRPNK (slrpnk.net)
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[โ€“] alottachairs@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can not, and should not, strive to change people. People can only change themselves. I think what you add here is spot on, people want to mimic those they admire, so the best we can do is be a positive example. Of course, speak the truth, we must be kind and accountable. The result will also lead you to being the best version of yourself, so its a win for us too.

[โ€“] jerkface@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

If I had even ONE realistic example of a vegan in my life, instead of just carnist projections of veganism, I might have reformed 20 or more years sooner than I did.