OP’s younger sister recently became vegan and has been trying to convince OP to do the same. While OP was happy for her sister, she didn’t want to become vegan. However, her sister took matters into her own hands and secretly made OP a batch of vegan cookies, which tasted terrible.
When OP accused her sister of trying to spite her, the sister revealed that she wanted OP to feel slimmer and more pleasing to look at by adopting a vegan lifestyle. This upset OP, and she yelled at her sister, causing her to be hurt and stop talking to her.
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Valid Perspectives
In this situation, both sisters have their own valid perspectives. OP has the right to make her own dietary choices, and her sister has the right to promote the benefits of veganism. However, the sister crosses a line by tricking OP into eating vegan cookies without her consent and commenting on OP’s appearance. It was inappropriate for her sister to try to change OP’s dietary choices through manipulation and hurtful comments.
While OP’s response of yelling at her sister may have been understandable given the circumstances, it may not have been the most effective way to handle the situation. It might be helpful for OP to apologize for yelling and explain why her sister’s actions were hurtful. It could also be an opportunity for the sisters to converse about their differing viewpoints and find a way to respectfully coexist with their different lifestyles.
OP Is Overreacting
OP needs to realize that there is no way for her sister to make food that she would ethically not be able to eat. In reality, it is much easier for vegans to find it challenging to find acceptable food. OP must know that it’s okay for non-vegans to eat vegan food because veganism is not about restricting access to food. Veganism is a lifestyle and dietary choice that seeks to reduce animal exploitation and cruelty. Therefore, it is not unethical or disrespectful for non-vegans to consume vegan food.
Non-vegans may choose to eat vegan food for various reasons. Some may have dietary restrictions limiting their animal product consumption, while others may enjoy the taste or health benefits of vegan foods. Additionally, many people choose to eat vegan food to reduce their environmental impact, as animal agriculture has been linked to greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental problems.
The Sister Is Very Disrespectful
Some have suggested that the OP’s sister is being very disrespectful and misguided. Even though her prank was very much harmless, her underlying rationale for being vegan is not very appropriate or respectful to her sister:
“Her comment re. Being slimmer and better to look at was SO appalling and out of line. Deserved some backlash.
However, ‘secret vegan cookies’ made me lol. Of course, when a vegan cooks for you, it’s likely to be vegan. A huge amount if what you eat every day just happens to be vegan, no need to freak out about it.”
Effectively this comment is an excellent example of what many commenters feel. Being vegan is in no way a means of becoming more attractive, and asserting these restrictions on the OP is untrue and unfair. However, it is essential to remember that OP’s sister did not do anything to harm her and that vegan means are often consumed by people unknowingly every single day.
She Should Be Mad But Not At The Cookies
OP’s sister implied that she was both fat and ugly and would be physically better off conforming to a vegan diet. This should be the real source of outrage by OP rather than a silly vegan cookie.
“NTA. She fatcshamed you and called you ugly. She needs to get over herself.”
It can definitely be said that the sister has some growing up to do. However, she is the younger sibling and a teenager, so some sisterly rivalry is usually expected.
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