It is not uncommon for me to hear these words by carnists “I commend you for being vegan, I wouldn’t ever be able to do it!” “How can you be vegan? I get vegetarianism, but veganism is extreme!” Or my favorite… “Being vegan is so hard, I could never quit cheese!” The point being made […]

Originally published on Medium.com 30 January 2020 My first time having to thoroughly explain what veganism is was when I was in Jordan. I was volunteering at a paramedic society and my colleagues wanted to order food. Since I was new, they thought it would be nice to ask me to pick the delivery of […]

Originally published on Medium.com 19 May 2020 I’ve always considered myself as an animal lover. Growing up, I loved animals. I would always watch animal documentaries as a kid (even now as well) and be completely enamored by the beauty, ferocity and intelligence of animals. I had the privilege of being around animals from a […]

Originally published on Medium.com 19 April 2020 Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic has swept to every corner of the world, causing havoc, distress and fear within individuals. The outbreak has instated a new norm for the way we live. Curfews and lockdowns have been established in many parts of the world, and the surest route to […]