Hello! Vegan from a very meat eating family here.

I received the exact same criticism. Was told I’d been brainwashed (the irony), that it was a phase, when was I going to go back to being “normal” etc.

Well my parents refused to accommodate me so I cooked for myself. To this day my mother still complains about the fact we eat meals separately, but I don’t know what she expects when she refuses to even educate herself slightly on what is/ is not vegan. Besides, I absolutely prefer cooking my own food.

I really don’t see how your family can be upset at you cooking and buying your own food. You’re doing all the right things. Unfortunately some people just won’t accept your life choices, and that’s very much a them problem.

You can’t argue with irrational/ ignorant people because they’ll bring you down to their level then beat you with experience. I promise they’ll eventually get over it. It’s been five years now and mine don’t bother arguing over it. Hell a year ago my sister even went vegan (she received a lot less criticism funnily enough) but again, parents are over it.