Oh, how I wish I could wave a magic wand and instill confidence in those who second-guess themselves, concerned that they won’t be accepted, loved, and celebrated for how they choose to show up in the world—especially if they’re going against the grain. That is the theme of today’s letters: bravery in being seen as your authentic self and trust that your family and friends will accept your lifestyle choices—including when you make the noble choice to ditch meat.
As a lesbian, I’ve had my own brand of struggle with not being accepted, much of which was ultimately a reflection of my own lack of self-love. Once I finally was able to embrace my identity—and willing to give my family the space and time they needed to adjust to this new version of me—my fears of what others might think melted away.
Standing in your truth when you’re vegan is not entirely different than that.
Grandma’s girl
Q My grandma is my soulmate (a fact my husband mostly accepts), and I feel so lucky that
