Hi there @minimalish! I know making any type of change can be challenging, especially when you might be the only one in your household going in that direction. Though it may be a bit tough at first, I am sure it can be done in a way that does not compromise your other priorities of spending that wonderful time with your family. I am lucky in that my household is only myself and my boyfriend. He is not fully vegan, but he is perfectly happy eating anything I make so it did make things much easy for my transition.

There are probably many ways you can go about making the switch. Everyone is different in what works for them, so you may have to experiment a little bit and not be too frustrated if you are not perfect to start. Perhaps picking one thing at a time to take out is a good option. I know some people who cut out red meat first, then poultry, then fish, then eggs and dairy (or some form of that). That way they didn't feel totally overwhelmed at first. Then again I know other people who jumped right in.

You can also take it one day at a time. Say start off with "meatless Mondays" and then add on as you go. Or even start off with one meal at a time. Maybe find a few vegan options for breakfast, then work on your lunches once you have a breakfast routine down, and finally move on to dinners if that is the hardest.

There is no one right way, so just do what you can to keep making small movements forward. Bravo for deciding to make the change and reaching out for help. I've found the community on here so wonderfully supportive as I don't have many vegan friends in my daily life. Once you start trying all these delicious recipes that everyone on here shares then perhaps even your spouse won't mind a meatless meal on occasion. Feel free to reach out if you need some encouragement! :)