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My thoughts on veganism and certain vegans.
I’m about to throw myself in the shark tank guys… But it’s something that I’ve been wanting to talk about and share with you on my page again… So here we go! 😁
So many of you have been following me through out my journey (and I want to thank you for being so supportive!) If you followed me several months ago you know I came out to my vegan fan base why I am not calling myself vegan anymore and why I started to eat eggs (btw I stopped after a month)!
Well in my post about coming out from being vegan I mentioned that “other vegans have ruined the vegan lifestyle for me”. To this day I have not changed my opinion on how certain vegans have ruined the term veganism for my lifestyle.
Over the past several months I have met so many amazing people who are also plant based and call them selves vegan that have made me reconsider my perspective on it. But recently over social media I am appalled by a certain two individuals who call themselves vegan but do not what so ever practice what vegans are meant to practice… Compassion!
I chose this image because it relates so much to this couple @durianrider and his partner @freeleethebananagirl. Yes they are hilarious at times and I am totally for there high carb diet! Because well I LOVE CARBS! But lately they have been shaming and harming people via the Internet. I am pretty sure that is called cyber bulling and is (if not should be) illegal!
EGO VS ECO
Egocentric definition: thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others. Also known as self centered.
Ecocentric definition: a perspective that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment.
A person who lives a vegan lifestyle is placed in the Eco category for many reasons, one being their compassion for animals, HUMANS, and the Earth. YES HUNANS TOO! 💓 It is very hypocritical to preach about veganism when you are harming another human.
Harley should not be placed into the Eco category but more so in the Ego category for reasons because of the hate/sham he posts about certain girls on social media! Sjana, Luna Rose, Essena, Kayla, and I am sure plenty more have all been shamed by this man. These girls have been called anorexic, mental, fat, and so more more. This is one of the saddest things I have ever seen on social media. These girls are some of the biggest influencers in the health movement! All unique, beautiful, driven girls trying to inspire all of us to live a better lifestyle! Just because we may not agree with everything the preach does NOT what so ever mean we call emotionally harm them!
What has this world become!
I would understand a little more if he were doing this about people who are actually hurting the planet but the fact that these girls are making the world a better place and this vegan is criticizing them!?!?
Yes they are not perfect, nor are you or I, but he especially is NOT PERFECT!
The first thing I noticed that this so called “vegan” is a little strange was the fact that he is so discriminatory toward his girlfriend and objectifying her in so many ways. He is constantly referring to her body! And only her body, in a very sexual way.
Freelee get your self out of the gutter! It’s not about your flat stomach, or leg gap! You should be inspiring young girls to LOVE their body whatever shape or size, but most importantly FEEL GOOD! Looks don’t matter and we all need to stop trying so hard to look a certain way!
Second, if Harley thinks one way the other way is completely WRONG! Okay yes… I do not believe that consuming meat is good in any ways by means, but please is harming humans emotions better than harming animals? He will shame anyone and everyone on social media if they don’t live the same lifestyle as him.
When you think of veganism please don’t let this man who is hurting my friends and inspirations inspire you. This is NOT how vegans should live.
Vegans should be helping and lifting each other to make this world better not bring them down!
If you would like to talk about it message me! I can take anything! Even if you are disagreeing with my I am confident enough to respectfully converse about my opinions and be considerate of yours!