Thread by @YourDailyVegan

Storytime: A kinda lengthy thread.

When I started this account 11 yrs ago, I was excited to talk to vegans from around the world. Shortly after I began blogging full-time.

And for years, I loved my job.

I was constantly inspired by the community we were building together.

But then, at the end of 2016, my mom died.

Right after that, the US elected an out-of-touch, cruel billionaire as the president who managed to fuel existing tensions while creating horrible, awful new ones.

These two events have had a great impact on my life.

As a result, I became quieter in my advocacy.

Part of it was because I was, am, still grieving for my mom. Her death was completely unexpected, she was only 61.

So young.

Her death changed my family in ways I can't even describe.

Another reason is the sheer amount of anger and vitriol that are caused by the political climate in the US.

Everything is political, veganism is no exception.

Who we vote for, or not vote for, matter. And the policies they set matters to animals.

And whether it's coincidental timing or not, lately, the vegan community on social media seems...angry, too.

It feels less like a community and more like factions of vegans arguing with one another about who is the most vegan.

My grief and anger (yes, there is anger in grief) meant that I was often left without enough spoons to advocate the same way that I had in the past.

I simply couldn't.

So, why this thread? What's my point?

I may have lowered my voice, but I didn't stop advocating for animals.

Instead, I researched, wrote, and designed a huge library of vegan information.

But I never talk about it so you probably didn't know.

Let me tell you what I did.

Have you heard of veganism but aren't really sure what being vegan means?

If you're interested in learning that and the top three reasons why people live vegan, this guide is for you.

Start here 👉 bit.ly/2wQpdmU

Have you decided to go vegan but have no idea where to start? I've got a step-by-step guide for you.

Vegan Food Guide? ✅
Budget tips? ✅
Nutrition info from an actual real-life RD? ✅
Moving beyond food? ✅
and more!

Start here 👉 bit.ly/38hJ3J5

Do you want to learn more about the dairy industry and why it's time to #ditchdairy for good?

Do you also want to know about all of the delicious vegan alternatives?

Start here 👉 bit.ly/1EABtnb

Are you concerned about the environment? Rightly so. We are in the midst of terrible ecological devastation and climate collapse.

Veganism can help save the planet.

Here's how 👉 bit.ly/2AvzuHV

Meat from plants? Yup.

Here’s everything you need to know including health info from an RD + the largest vegan meat shopping guide on the internet...maybe, probably, I don't know but it's really big and helpful 👉 bit.ly/2CJWSCV

Protein from plants? Yes, yes, and yes.

Every vegan has heard it at least once, "where do you get your protein?"

Here's the answer (plus lots of other good info from an actual RD) 👉 bit.ly/1k5KHO8

I built a worldwide directory for animal sanctuaries.

bit.ly/2UgnSnp

This online library and bookstore feature the latest vegan books and cookbooks from best-selling authors and beloved chefs.

Browse hundreds of titles perfect for adults, teens, and even wee vegans.

Find something to inspire you today.

👉 bit.ly/1WCR6YZ

Vegan Flicks is filled with a wide variety of award-winning vegan movies & documentaries with a separate guide on what’s currently streaming on Netflix.

With Vegan Flicks, you can enjoy informative and inspirational vegan content, all in one place.

bit.ly/2V02MKQ

Humans use animals in millions of ways, some of them are more obvious than others.

Living vegan isn’t impossible, but it does take some knowledge & practice.

If there’s something you want to know, it's probably here.

Knowledge is power. Power Up.

👉 bit.ly/32kLdWn

I'm shit at self-promotion (it feels ew-y sometimes, you know?) but I'm ending the thread on it.

The info on YDV is researched, sourced, and if it's nutrition-based, written or reviewed by @AnyaToddRD

I think it's pretty great, and I hope will too 🙂

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