Hello everyone. I have been told by a doctor that I have meat sensitivities as well as dairy sensitivities. I have been struggling with stomach issues my whole life because my family are meat lovers to the extreme and all we ever eat is meat, pasta and a bunch of dairy. Dairy makes me physically sick, while meat causes me indigestion, bloating, and nausea. I am so tired of feeling sick all the time. I love vegetables and Legumes but some I can't eat because of my hypersensitivity to textures due to my low vision and Asperger's. I was born with something called *Optic Nerve Hypoplasia* and because of that, I have many health issues. I weighed 108 pounds up till age 25 when I developed Hypothyroidism and now I'm always tired and have gained substantial weight. I am just so tired of how I feel all the time. Bloated, nauseous, heavy, tired, etc. And honestly? I never really liked the taste of meat in the first place. I have been avoiding it since childhood. I did do better on my grandpa's cows though, since he raised them himself, but still disliked the taste/texture. I can only imagine what is in store bought meat. The problem I'm having going vegan is:
A: No support from my family. I moved in with my mom when she got cancer to help out, but we are both on disability. I have been since birth since I'm nearly blind. I've had odd jobs, but for the most part nobody wants to hire me. That being, we have VERY little income. All my mom wants to eat is meat... *Like bloody meat EWW* Which makes me sick. I have been forced into eating meat or nothing at all most times. Otherwise I live on junk food and feel like my body is lacking vitamins. I just can't get them to understand. Even though the doctor said so, mom is sure I don't have any meat issues. So, I barely eat and when I DO eat, it's whatever I can find. I even ate pork last night and nearly threw up because of how bad it made me feel 20 minutes later or so. When we had our garden I ate much better, but we were unable to this summer due to my hypothyroidism + Back troubles and Her chronic pain. My brother does absolutely nothing around here unless he's dragged there. So in other words, nobody cares that I have to eat a vegan diet. They think it's dumb and just buy what they want. Then when i ask them to buy something I need, they complain saying we don't have the money. Like lately, all we have is HAM AND CHEESE. Neither of which I can eat.
B: Vegan food is expensive. As much as I'd love to drink almond milk and eat food that doesn't make me feel sick, it's nearly impossible when you're on food stamps. Mind, I do sell art now and then for extra food money. So right now, My kitchen is virtually empty aside from some frozen peas and black eyed peas. Oh, and some rice sides, because rice is really easy to cook with.
C: Dislike for *squishy* textures. Like tomatoes. I love them when blended in with food, but I can't eat big chunks or eat them by themselves. Same goes for cooked spinach. I like it raw but I hate it cooked.
So, I am here for suggestions, advice, and perhaps some support. Be gentle. :/
A: No support from my family. I moved in with my mom when she got cancer to help out, but we are both on disability. I have been since birth since I'm nearly blind. I've had odd jobs, but for the most part nobody wants to hire me. That being, we have VERY little income. All my mom wants to eat is meat... *Like bloody meat EWW* Which makes me sick. I have been forced into eating meat or nothing at all most times. Otherwise I live on junk food and feel like my body is lacking vitamins. I just can't get them to understand. Even though the doctor said so, mom is sure I don't have any meat issues. So, I barely eat and when I DO eat, it's whatever I can find. I even ate pork last night and nearly threw up because of how bad it made me feel 20 minutes later or so. When we had our garden I ate much better, but we were unable to this summer due to my hypothyroidism + Back troubles and Her chronic pain. My brother does absolutely nothing around here unless he's dragged there. So in other words, nobody cares that I have to eat a vegan diet. They think it's dumb and just buy what they want. Then when i ask them to buy something I need, they complain saying we don't have the money. Like lately, all we have is HAM AND CHEESE. Neither of which I can eat.
B: Vegan food is expensive. As much as I'd love to drink almond milk and eat food that doesn't make me feel sick, it's nearly impossible when you're on food stamps. Mind, I do sell art now and then for extra food money. So right now, My kitchen is virtually empty aside from some frozen peas and black eyed peas. Oh, and some rice sides, because rice is really easy to cook with.
C: Dislike for *squishy* textures. Like tomatoes. I love them when blended in with food, but I can't eat big chunks or eat them by themselves. Same goes for cooked spinach. I like it raw but I hate it cooked.
So, I am here for suggestions, advice, and perhaps some support. Be gentle. :/
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