Yasemin’s vegan journey began seven years ago, triggered by a profound reflection during her firstborn’s breastfeeding days. The realization struck her: why was she allowed to nurture her child with mother’s milk, yet this privilege was denied to calves and their mothers in the dairy industry? This sparked a compassionate curiosity that would shape her future choices.
The transformative moment continued as Yasemin expanded her family to include two feline companions. Observing the stark contrast in how people treat pets versus other animals prompted her to question societal norms and challenge preconceived notions.
Her candid admission of once viewing the lives of farm animals through a naïve lens showcases the powerful impact of personal growth. Prior to her vegan journey, Yasemin held the misconception that these animals led idyllic lives until their twilight years, allowing her to justify their consumption. However, her evolving understanding shattered these illusions, leading her to embrace a lifestyle that reflects empathy and a deeper connection with the world around her.
Tell us more about yourself, please
I‘m from germany, I‘m half turkish and half german. I have three children and all of us are vegan.
I‘m vegan for seven years now. It began when I was breastfeeding my firstborn and asked myself why am I allowed to do it and a cow is not allowed to give her mothermilk to her calf. Then I adopted two cats and asked myself why do people treat their pets in a different way than the other animals.
It was interesting how childishly and brainwashed I was thinking about the animals we eat. Before becoming vegan, I thought, they all are living the best lives until they get old and told myself, that it’s okay to eat them because they would die soon. I was so wrong.
I feel like it should be natural to be a vegan, because it just means to feel empathy for others that have the same feelings like us.
Yasemin Azman
There are some people, nonvegans, who don’t understand how it feels, as a vegan, to sit right next to someone who eats meat. The disgusting smell, the thought of how bad this animal was treated, the anger that this person doesn’t care…. and then the ruthless question: “why does it disturb you that I eat meat? I don’t feel disturbed when you eat your vegan stuff!”
You have nothing to loose if you try meatless food, unlike the animals which loose their life for your taste.
Yasemin Azman
I live in a small town in germany and that is Kempten, but even here you can find a vegan restaurant called starlet. Everything tastes good there and they have special dishes too, for example manti (a turkish dish, a bit like filled dumplings) or Kässpatzen, which is a typical bavarian dish made from dough with a lots of cheese and onions.
Most of the people say that we think of ourselves as the better people but most of us just want to educate and help others by saying that we were in the same position as they are.
Don’t overwhelm yourself at the beginning, otherwise you won’t feel like doing it anymore. We are habitual. Get help from other other vegans/vegetarians so you won’t feel alone.
Yasemin Azman
🇹🇷🇩🇪 dreifache Mama, Muslima, vegan 🌱 und liebt Tiere 🐱❤️ Wenn du die Natur so liebst, wirst du in jedem Wesen Schönheit finden und es in Ruhe lassen.