One less brother in the struggle....
I decided the evening of December 25th, that I would end my 17 month and 12 day streak of strict veganism. After much thought and consideration, I have concluded that I no longer have the same passion for the vegan lifestyle that I once did. Consequently, for the past week weeks, I have had serious internal conflicts over this issue. In the end, I simply cannot support something I no longer believe in. To support veganism at this point would be lying to myself. It is rather unlikely that I will return to any sort of regular meat consumption, but presently, I will not limit myself against such consumption. I still intend to eat as healthy as possibly, always choosing whole wheat, soy, and grains when possible, and staying away from many milk products, as well as high fructose corn syrup. As for what the future holds, I cannot say, but I am positive that this is the way it should be. Venturing out into the non-vegan world is a rather daunting and frightening task. As for now however, I shall make the best of it. Indeed, I do not feel my veganism was a waste. In those near 18 months I grew a deeper respect and understanding for my body and for nature, and for how the two correlate, so no, my veganism was not in vain. It was fun while it lasted, but my veganism has come to an end.
Jonah
Jonah