So, I have major issues with telling people I'm vegetarian. I don't feel one with the term as it brings up negative connatations for me. To me it says, self-righeous, picky, hard to please, tree-hugger, etc. Now, I'm fully aware that these terms don't describe vegetarians. The above words are akin to stereotypes that are completely inaccurate. I get that, but I still hate saying 'I'm vegetarian' bc of the above. Will I ever be comfortable with telling people I'm vegetarian? Hopefully so.
For now, I've been telling people 'I no longer eat animal protein'. Which isn't entirely accurate bc I still have some (though much, much less) dairy in my life. I'm sure they look at me like, 'Um, okay, so you're vegetarian, right?'. But to me its better than 'I'm vegetarian'. I actually don't think I've spoken those words to anyone yet. It will be a work in progress to adapt to that term. Hopefully, soon, I will look at it as a badge of honor. As I do look at the benefits of the term. I LOVE being vegetarian, so its hypocritical for me to dislike the term. But I suppose us humans are full of hypocrocies that we must work through. This is definitely a HUGE one for me.
Any words of advice fellow vegetarians? Anyone somewhat struggle with the same thing?
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