“I think becoming a vegan was always on the cards for me. I’ve been a crazy animal girl my whole life. I grew up walking dogs, feeding strays, rescuing possums, fundraising for animal welfare groups and constantly being in awe of the animal kingdom. My Dad has been a vegetarian for more than 20 years, so I’ve always been aware of the reasons behind this lifestyle. I became a vegetarian when I was eight years old and transitioned to veganism the day I finished my last HSC exam. I spent the Summer break between high school and university teaching myself how to cook vegan meals and immersing myself in the online vegan community.Īnimals have always been the main reason for my vegetarianism/veganism. To me personally, eating the flesh or product of another animal is so obviously wrong. These creatures have young they want to care for, feelings of fear and comfort, as well as a capability to suffer. Killing animals for the sake of our tastebuds or fashion choices is so unnecessarily cruel. The way I rationalise it in my head is by asking myself ‘What makes me better than the cow?’ Just because we’re humans shouldn’t mean we have entitlement over someone else’s life. ![]() Upon becoming vegan I have experienced the health benefits as well. ![]() Even though I was healthy before going vegan, I noticed the skin on my back cleared up beautifully and I never feel sick or sluggish after a meal.
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