Hi! Is anyone coming to the community call now?

I am Eleanor, and I joined because I basically have zero vegan friends. Eating and shopping vegan isn’t hard. It’s just social situations and living in a non vegan world. I’m looking to build more community around my moral and ethical values to avoid burnout. I love hiking, reading, going to the gym, and social and environmental advocacy. I am about to go into my second year of school at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, but I am from Maryland. I think I might major in International studies, anthropology, or French, or maybe an amalgamation of the three, and want to have a career participating in anything that can change the world for the good.

How do y’all deal with non vegans? I’ve dealt with them since 2014( I was merely vegetarian back then but the struggle wasn’t all that different) and at this point I’m really losing all my patience. I’ve had the same conversations a million times, had to explain myself again and again, and of course the worst part sitting there and having to watch them eat animal products even though you have given every reason under the sun why they don’t need them. Dating is one thing- I simply can’t date someone long term who isn’t vegan; exceptionally would be someone who I can get to make the switch. This is not an unreasonable expectation but it’s beginning to stem into all of my relationships. It’s pushing into my friendships now. No one is willing to even go to a vegan restaurant or they act like babies at the idea of even eating a vegan meal. I’m lucky at least that it is possible to eat vegan at most places but my desire to eat out with them is diminishing and sometimes I genuinely just want to call quits and find new people altogether. Family is not as big a deal since I don’t have much family anyway but get togethers just suck. Everyone is so picky about their food unwilling to eat anything that’s vegan cuz of their bias and eating together isn’t even an enjoyable experience anymore. Would appreciate any input or advice. 🙌🏽

Photo 1 : vegn eggs benny chickn sausage and avo - UT47 Photo 2-4: Spicy moon- dan Dan noodles, chili glass beef noodle, vegan duck wrap, dumpling, wings, tofu buns, Last pic grilled impossible burgers my cousin made and strawberry lemonade 😇

Hey everyone! I’m new here! My name is Luis, I’m 33 from California, and I’ve been vegan for almost a year now (next month will be one year) I’ve been working with John as my coach and he’s been helping me on my journey to be a bodybuilder! I’ve gone from 295lbs to mh current weight of 178lbs since switching to a plant based diet. Thought I’d share my progress pics from the last 4 months