A little background info:
My boyfriend (whom I live with) is a chef, and I would consider us to be "foodies". This is a big part of our relationship, considering we often spend time together trying new restaurants in the city, finding new food trucks, or cooking dinner.
I come from a southern family. The kind where my Grandpa used to kill the chickens for dinner, and my Grandma would hover over us until we finished everything on our plates. The kind where my parents complain that I'm too skinny and offer me food relentlessly.
I was never a big meat-eater, although I enjoyed the occasional fried chicken and seafood dishes. Any red meat I ever ate was more out of obligation than desire - mom made dinner, or the boyfriend was craving a certain food. I've considered going vegetarian or vegan many times before, but it is pretty difficult with my lifestyle.
Since moving to NYC, I now have so many resources available to go Vegan - great restaurants/markets/friends who are Vegan. I really would like to make the change, but I am worried about how to go about announcing this to my loved ones. I am afraid of their rejection, misunderstanding, and judgement
I would appreciate any positive affirmation, advice, or anything else from successful vegans who have been there!
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