Imagine being accused of ‘betrayal’ for enjoying a special dish on your birthday! This is what happened to a 26-year-old woman who primarily follows a plant-based diet. She found herself in the middle of a heated controversy when she posted a picture of a non-vegan dish she enjoyed on her birthday. Despite clarifying that she doesn’t identify as a vegan, the drama unfolded in an unexpected way. Let’s dive into the story…
Plant-Based since 14, but Not a Vegan

Exceptions to the Rule ️

The ‘Vegan Mama’ Persona

A Misunderstanding Brews

The Birthday Dish that Sparked Controversy

The Accusation Begins

The ‘Betrayal’ Unveiled

Clarification and Backlash ️

Office Drama Ensues

The Question of Guilt ♀️

A Meaty Controversy in a Vegan Community
A 26-year-old woman, who primarily follows a plant-based diet, found herself in the middle of a ‘betrayal’ drama for enjoying a non-vegan dish on her birthday. Despite her efforts to clarify that she doesn’t identify as a vegan, the controversy took a life of its own, even spilling over into her workplace. While some understood her stance, others accused her of deceit and said she didn’t belong in the vegan community. Now she’s left wondering if she’s in the wrong for not clarifying her dietary preferences. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“NTA. This is why the word vegan has negative connotations.”

NTA. Report her to HR before her antics escalate further.
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NTA – Discord membership didn’t require veganism. Embrace diversity!

NTA for not being vegan in a non-vegan server

NTA: Exploring vegetarian recipes while eating meat sometimes

NTA. Your diet is your business. Explain once and move on

Valuable vegan cook accused of ‘betrayal’ by extremist community

“NTA. Vegan drama and assumptions debunked! Plant-based is the way! “

Hilarious response to accusation of ‘betrayal’ over meat dish

NTA. Coworker’s assumption led to unjustified betrayal accusations. Cravings happen ♀️

Engaging comment defending the accused with a touch of sass

NTA but shocked they exposed you instead of discussing privately

NTA, you don’t owe anyone an explanation for your diet

NTA – Coworker’s food harassment is immature and vindictive. Report them!

NTA – Take her harassment to HR, she’s super entitled

Co-worker drama: Boundaries crossed over personal beliefs at work

NTA: Mind your own plate, drama queens

NTA. Stand up to bullying and live your best life!

Confidently share vegan recipes and ignore unnecessary drama

NTA. Veganism vs. cult? Woman accused of ‘betrayal’ over meat dish

Eating meat occasionally is fine! Vegans should respect choices

NTA: Some people need to find better things to do

Vegan drama at work! Accusations, betrayal, and a false reputation

Fiery debate: Vegans vs. meat-eaters sparks intense online clash

Vegan accused of ‘betrayal’ for not being upfront about diet

Vegan vs Plant-based: Clash of philosophies and dietary choices

NTA. Veganism isn’t the only way to live.

NTA: Debunking the ‘vegan as an oppressed minority’ myth.

Explaining preferences in a vegan discord: basic etiquette or YTA?

Joining a vegan group for culinary preferences? YTA!

Definitely NTA! Let the vegans eat their tofu

Coworker stirs pot over non-vegan dish. NTA, don’t explain.

NTA OP! Stay true to yourself and revoke their vegan powers!

Allergies and assumptions: the struggle of explaining dietary restrictions

NTA: Standing up for your dietary choice against ignorant criticism!

Vegan drama: Accused of ‘betrayal’, but vegans can be exhausting

NTA. Don’t let the haters ruin your plant-based vibe!

Veganuts vs. NTA: Battle for Dietary Freedom
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Co-workers question veganism, but who cares? You do you!

Vegan drama: NTA, but the vegan community might disagree

Stand up for yourself! Report your coworker to HR

Veganism: Religion or Lifestyle? Sparks heated debate

NTA: Crowd finds meat dish irresistible amidst vegan drama

Vegan drama: Accusations of ‘betrayal’ spark heated debate

NTA. Vegans vs Omnivores: A heated debate over personal choices

NTA. Majority vegan but indulging in meat on special occasions
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NTA. Don’t assume, it makes an a** out of u and me!

NTA: Your food choices are your own, don’t let others judge

Veganism as a religion? Unbelievers get banished from vegan church!

NTA defends against vegan shaming. No perfect diets, no cults.

Being a Methodist is personal, not a burden on others.

NTA: Food choices are personal. Let’s respect each other’s preferences!

Vegan drama: NTA, but why the hate towards vegans?

Vegan cookbooks are the way to go for lactose intolerance! NTA

Vegan drama: Gatekeeping and policing veganism is unnecessary and unfair

NTA: Vegan drama unfolds as superiority complex is called out
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NTA. Own your choices and ignore the drama!

NTA! Stand up to workplace bullying. Report to HR

“Vegan drama: Misunderstandings lead to unnecessary assumptions and judgments.”

NTA: The vegan drama is real! Who cares about dietary choices?

Vegan drama: NTA calls out loud minority for bad reputation

NTA. People hate vegans for no reason.

Joining a cult instead of a discord? Not the a**hole.

Eating salads doesn’t make me a Vegan, NTA!

Flexitarian comeback shuts down vegan drama.

Report her to HR for being NTA

Stand up for yourself! NTA

Vegan or not? The confusion of being lactose intolerant

NTA: Stand up for yourself and report the coworker!

“Vegans as food? That’s one way to express your frustration.”

NTA. Dealing with judgmental vegans at work is tough

Navigating the vegan cult: You’re NTA, but watch out for judgmental dicks.
