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First off, let me just say that the smell of greasy burgers & hot dogs on every corner was enough to make my stomach turn. I mean, who needs vegetables when you can have heart disease, right??

Anyway, I was on a mission to find some decent vegan options and boy was it a struggle. I had to scour the entire state to find something that didn't involve animal products or deep-frying.

But the real scandal came when I stumbled upon a diner that advertised a vegan burger on their menu. I was ecstatic, thinking that my prayers had finally been answered.

Well, imagine my surprise when I bit into the burger and discovered that it was actually a beef patty covered in lettuce and tomato. I mean, come on, New Jersey, are you even trying?

I confronted the waitress who just shrugged and said, "Oh, sorry, I thought that was vegan." I mean, how hard is it to understand that vegan means no animal products?

But it didn't stop there. I visited a bakery that claimed to have vegan cupcakes, only to find out that they used eggs and butter in the frosting. Seriously, what is wrong with these people?

And don't even get me started on the people who tried to convince me to "just have a little bit" of cheese or milk. I mean, do they not understand that veganism is a lifestyle choice and not just a fad diet?

But despite all the craziness, I did manage to find some amazing vegan spots that were worth the hunt. Shoutout to the tasty plant based joints I found Vegan AF, Salt & Seed & Plant Base you guys literally saved my sanity.

Being a vegan in New Jersey is definitely not for the faint of heart. But if you're willing to brave the challenges and fight for your values, you just might survive. And who knows, maybe one day this state will catch up with the rest of the world and start offering more plant-based options. Until then, I'll just have to bring my own tofu wherever I go lol.

Being treated that way was upsetting and infuriating, especially considering that I wasn't imposing my views on other people. I just wanted to have fun with my friends and enjoy the night without worrying about being looked down upon or made fun of.

The non-vegan guest, however, escalated the situation when he began acting like an animal and waving portions of meat in my face while making loud, annoying noises. I felt like I was being attacked since it was such a blatant act of contempt.

As I tried to defend myself and let them know that their actions were wrong, they just laughed and thought I was being overly sensitive. I was unhappy and ashamed, so I decided to leave the party early.

Being subjected to this behaviour is annoying, especially since all I want is to live my life in accordance with my personal principles and ideals. I shouldn't have to defend or explain my choice to be vegan to other people because it is a personal one.

I wish non-vegans would have a greater respect for vegans and personal preferences. It is possible to differ without being abrasive or harmful, and I hope that moving forward, people can have more fruitful and civil discussions about these problems.

(My friend did defend me and my choices and was also disgusted at this guys behaviour. But shockingly no one else felt the need to say anything in my defence.)

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