How has becoming vegan improved your life?

I can look animals in the eyes without guilt.

With respect to the social isolation veganism can cause, I moved to a way less vegan friendly place about 4 years ago. I don’t really have any IRL friends here and it’s wild how much more peaceful I feel than I don’t need to navigate eating with carnists. I had a family member visit a while back and she got a burger when we were out for lunch (it was a food court, otherwise we took her to vegan places or cooked at home) and I thought to myself “I haven’t felt this feeling in a long time!”. Once and a while I find myself forgetting carnist options exist lol.

I’m not saying this is healthy or good for everyone and I really feel for people who have people they love and live with who are not vegan. Being someone who is truly happy when alone helps a lot.