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Vegan Thanksgiving Guide: Recipes, Relatives And Reality

A child is shown sitting on a sofa. Their arms are crossed and they are looking away from the adult sitting to their left. An expression of frustration is showing upon their face. The adult is turned towards the child. Their hand extended as if in the process of wagging it at the child. their face in a stern set. In the top left corner of the image is a small white and yellow star. The appearance is one rendered in crayon. Across the center of the star are the words “For Kids”

Want to know how to go vegan with unsupportive parents or guardians? Do you want to stop eating animals but don't have your family's support?

My Parents Won’t Let Me Go Vegan! [Advice from REAL VEGAN KIDS!]

A painted image of a person is shown. They are hold both arms up such that their hands are level and in front of their shoulders. Their hands are clenched in fists. Eruptions of steam can be seen coming out of their ears. Their face is showing extreme anger.

Why do vegans flip out at the slightest provocation? Why are we so sensitive and quick to jump down people's throats? Why do we have to be so annoying and self-righteous?

Why Vegans FLIP OUT!

A person is shown with the branch of an artificial festive tree in one hand and festive lights in the other. Their head is back and they are letting out a scream of despair.

Being around family during the holidays can be challenging, regardless of your dietary inclination. For vegans with non-vegan family and friends, these social events can be made all the more challenging.

How To Stay Vegan During the Holidays With Non-Vegans

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking into the camera with a rye look upon her face.

Learning how to talk about veganism is often more challenging than going vegan. How do you talk to non-vegans about important issues in an approachable way? How do you help people make the connection?

How To Talk To Non-Vegans Without Being An A-Hole

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown sat on a bed with her beloved bulldog, Ooby, next to her. She is reading from an iPad. Ooby has a thought bubble above his head with an ice cream cone in it. To the left in large letters are the words: “Worried parents and more. Q and A”.

Today we talk about how to deal with non-vegan food temptations as well as how to deal with concerned or unsupportive parents when going vegan at an early age. Plus, you get a fantastically awkward bonus at the end of the video.

Resisting Non-Vegan Temptations, Worried Parents & Bonus! | Q&A

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown sat on a bed with her beloved bulldog, Ooby, next to her. She islooking at the camera. To the left in large letters are the words: “Euthanasia, non-vegans and more. Q and A”.

Today’s Q&A covers topics like the vegan stance on euthanizing companion animals, how to deal with the difficulty of family and friends who continue to eat animals, some questions about me, and more!

Euthanasia, Non Vegan Family & Friends, Stuff About Me, Etc | Q&A

Around a dining table two people are seated with looks of alarm upon their faces. Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is seen in the process of throwing a large block of tofu onto the middle of the table. Overlaying the image, as if stamped upon it, is the word “Fail”.

A ridiculous showcase of over-the-top and extreme vegan conversion tactics. Vegans can be quite passionate about our beliefs and really [I mean REALLY] want everyone around us to get it too. This can sometimes translate into almost comically bizarre behavior.

How NOT To Make Someone Vegan

An extreme close-up of an animal’s eye is shown. In the reflection of its cornea, multiple butchered animals can be seen. They are hanging from hooks by their back legs.

Ever wonder why vegans are so sensitive about things? Or why we seem to overreact so often? As a vegan, I’ve made this video in an attempt to show non-vegans what we see that makes as behave as we do. This is not a judgment and it’s not graphic. It’s simply me sharing what I see

What Vegans See | A Post for Non-Vegans

An image of author and speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is shown along side one of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan

Navigating social situations as a vegan, especially a new vegan, can be intimidating and anxiety-provoking. You may wonder what to say or how to act and what people will think of you. And if you’re a non-vegan you may wonder how to react around vegan guests.

Navigating Social Situations As A Vegan ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown is shown on the left, author and vegan activist Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on the right.

Are you the only vegan in your family? Are you in a relationship with someone of differing dietary inclinations? How do you navigate this challenging and complex landscape?

Being Vegan in A Non-Vegan Family ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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