I think it is difficult for me because while I do understand and agree with the logic that consuming animal products is abuse to the animals, I have a hard time getting myself to care about them. I've always been taught to recognize animals as food, pests, or pets, no in between. The only animal I actually love with all my heart and would die for is my cat.

I read in a study that most animal lovers tend to have more of a hormone in their body that allows them to be empathetic or compassionate. This allows stuff like veganism to be much easier for them to commit to. I think I lack that hormone a lot because I even struggle to understand how other humans feel and how to care for them. I went vegan because even though I don't feel any way about animals, I know that isn't an excuse for me to hurt them.

I have a hard time abstaining from behaviors if I can't see the negative effects myself. This usually doesn't stop me from trying but it does make it harder. Which is why the social aspect of being vegan really challenged me because all the problems I did encounter as a vegan were right in my face