(1) Direct Action Everywhere (a group of which I am a part, full disclosure) promotes community building as a way to address this. It seems like social support can address many of the reasons for recidivism both by providing moral support and providing a group of friends who can help address issues you face. On the other hand, social ostracism for your diet seems likely to be a challenge to remaining veg*n. I’d like to see diet on this, though I suspect self-reports wouldn’t be that trustworthy on this subject.
What do you think of this as (part of) a solution?
(2) I believe the Humane Research Council’s study found that people who were vegan for animal-related reasons were less susceptible to recidivism. Perhaps keeping the focus on an animal-centered message would help? Again, I’m not an unbiased observer since this is the approach I take. Curious for others’ thoughts.
I don’t think I have special insight in to either of those questions. My purpose was to point out the likely existence of low-hanging fruit in spreading info on how to eat a healthy vegan diet. (BTW, I didn’t mention this in the post, but I suspect the experience of “meat cravings” may be your body telling you that you’re not getting enough of particular vital nutrients.)
Two ideas:
(1) Direct Action Everywhere (a group of which I am a part, full disclosure) promotes community building as a way to address this. It seems like social support can address many of the reasons for recidivism both by providing moral support and providing a group of friends who can help address issues you face. On the other hand, social ostracism for your diet seems likely to be a challenge to remaining veg*n. I’d like to see diet on this, though I suspect self-reports wouldn’t be that trustworthy on this subject.
What do you think of this as (part of) a solution?
(2) I believe the Humane Research Council’s study found that people who were vegan for animal-related reasons were less susceptible to recidivism. Perhaps keeping the focus on an animal-centered message would help? Again, I’m not an unbiased observer since this is the approach I take. Curious for others’ thoughts.
I don’t think I have special insight in to either of those questions. My purpose was to point out the likely existence of low-hanging fruit in spreading info on how to eat a healthy vegan diet. (BTW, I didn’t mention this in the post, but I suspect the experience of “meat cravings” may be your body telling you that you’re not getting enough of particular vital nutrients.)