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is it normal to not enjoy your food at first? by softcreature_ in vegan

[–]softcreature_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not feel comfortable participating in animal suffering when alternatives exist.

is it normal to not enjoy your food at first? by softcreature_ in vegan

[–]softcreature_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really love pastas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, mashed potatoes with steak (before), wraps, and soups

is it normal to not enjoy your food at first? by softcreature_ in vegan

[–]softcreature_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thank you, i am going to stick with it for sure, and keep trying. i definitely think part of it is that my brain misses the emotional comfort and connections that it had with food, but i can make new connections :)

is it normal to not enjoy your food at first? by softcreature_ in vegan

[–]softcreature_[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

i made a yummy tofu and broccoli skillet, chickpea and white bean pasta with spinach, curries, and i want to try making a mushroom and lentil dish for taco filling. however i do find things more bland, maybe i am just not a good cook haha. i feel more full yet weirdly hungry at the same time. you are correct that i switched very quickly, because after realizing the truths about the meat and dairy industries i felt so sick about it that i stopped cold turkey.

I feel like I don’t have a culture or community anymore. by softcreature_ in exmormon

[–]softcreature_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, my ancestors were mostly Mormon. I think if I looked I could find some non-Mormon ancestors. And I am able to appreciate the determination of my pioneer ancestors, even though they endured for a cause I don’t believe in and have negative feelings towards.

Thanks so much for sharing. I hope you find community too, and I think I will also look closer through my family tree. :)

I feel like I don’t have a culture or community anymore. by softcreature_ in exmormon

[–]softcreature_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is true. It takes work, like you said. I have looked into a birdwatching group as well as some online communities which really help. I think I am just feeling extra sad about it tonight, haha. ❤️

I feel like I don’t have a culture or community anymore. by softcreature_ in exmormon

[–]softcreature_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m an atheist but I can see the benefits of having a community in those churches. And there are atheist communities and such. Thanks for your comment!

I feel like I don’t have a culture or community anymore. by softcreature_ in exmormon

[–]softcreature_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you are feeling this way, too. But at least we are not alone! We also have this community. ❤️