Hey Annika! :)

I was surprised to hear the backfire-effect happened with family. Even though it didn't work out and you learned from the experience, I still think you were so brave to talk about veganism and animal rights!! <3 For me, they're difficult topics I have so often shied away from in person. Now you're putting that same courage into more effective uses like this latest Tenderly article.

Now as a writer here on Medium, I keep asking myself how I can accomplish the writer version of cooking tasty vegan food. :D I want to write articles that share my enjoyment of veganism and compassion for animals, without feeling like I'm trying to directly convince anyone. When I write from that 'cooking tasty vegan food' frame of mind, I feel more relaxed and confident in sharing, and readers have seemed open to it, which is encouraging.

Actually, this helps me with the article I was just struggling to write! I'll go back to writing it and I'll focus more on my joy. :)