I have been emotionally distraught since this happened. Yesterday, I went out to eat at a restaurant and specifically asked if the food I was ordering was vegan. I was assured that it was, but as soon as I took my first bite, I knew. I had ordered quinoa as a side, but nothing on the menu (and the workers didn't mention this either) stated that it was quinoa salad. It was mixed with mayonnaise, which I only discovered after I asked a second time. I was pretty upset but I tried to brush it off. Today, I ordered a coffee from Starbucks and specifically asked for soy milk (I double checked with my boyfriend that I had mentioned this part). I drank nearly half the coffee before I realized they used regular milk.
I realize that this might seem trivial, especially since it wasn't intentional on my part, but I've been extremely upset about it and just want support or something? I don't know if I'm overreacting or if I want justification for feeling so upset, but I do know that I almost feel like a fraud at this point, as weird as that sounds. I just feel like I'm not vegan anymore? I know that's ridiculous but it's just upsetting me. Any advice or thoughts would be welcome. I don't have any friends or family who are vegan so they have trouble understanding why this is so bothersome ):
I realize that this might seem trivial, especially since it wasn't intentional on my part, but I've been extremely upset about it and just want support or something? I don't know if I'm overreacting or if I want justification for feeling so upset, but I do know that I almost feel like a fraud at this point, as weird as that sounds. I just feel like I'm not vegan anymore? I know that's ridiculous but it's just upsetting me. Any advice or thoughts would be welcome. I don't have any friends or family who are vegan so they have trouble understanding why this is so bothersome ):