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Sweet freedom
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ILLUSTRATION:
Ellen Tout was put out that her attempts to help and guide those closest to her were rebuffed, until she learned more about what it means to be free
Last year, I decided to go vegan. I made the choice for ethical reasons but, after learning about the potential health benefits, I was excited to share them with my younger sister. Since childhood, she’s suffered from low immunity, so discovering how certain foods can help, I eagerly made notes and explained it to her. She rolled her eyes, changed the subject and dismissed the whole idea – she’s often like this when I try to help her. I felt frustrated and overlooked.