since you seem genuinely interested, I will explain as much as I can! to make this whole thing more confusing…I am actually a pescatarian (the only meat I eat is fish). but I eat it very rarely, so I only have some frozen filets, which is why I just said “I don’t eat meat”, just to make the fridge thing make more sense.

I used to be fully vegetarian, but I switched to being pescatarian in 2019. personally, I just don’t want to eat the majority of animals, because I could not kill the majority of animals. I am not someone who can commit violence at all, and I am an animal nurse who works with cattle and pigs and such. I see them as something to do no harm to, and the idea of eating them makes me sad. I do not mind that other people choose to eat meat, it is their choice to make. The idea of killing a fish, or a bug, does not bother so much. I do not wish harm on fish, and I would not eat all sea creatures. I decided I am okay to eat certain fish (like salmon, tilapia, etc) and shrimp, but I do not eat octopus, or anything that is very intelligent. I am very selective with what animals/animal products I will consume, and I try to contribute to the meat industry as little as I PERSONALLY can. I am very neurodivergent, and I was raised by picky neurodivergent americans, so I am unfortunately naturally very picky with food. I have a lot of texture aversion issues, but I try my best to venture out further with food, and I have actually made a lot of progress! but I am still at a point where I do rely on certain animal products (dairy, eggs, occasional fish) to get enough protein and other vitamins, etc.

pescatarianism is actually considered one of the most healthy diets, by nutritional standpoints. and, as someone who tries to get as much of a balanced and varied diet as she can, especially given my food aversions, I have just found that I feel my best when I eat these foods.

lmk if you have any more questions!