I’ve been vegan for 8 years now & had many discussions along the way with curious & argumentative people. Here’s 7 things it’s taught me: 1. Self-Reflection is crucial: Engaging in any controversial/heated topics gifts the opportunity to deepen our understanding and evolve our own beliefs! We’re always learning and growing. I know there are aspects of veganism that my current self holds strong perspectives on, which my 21 year old self, with less knowledge, would have strongly disagreed with.