Many of us have someone we love who says, “I don’t want to see that.” Over the years I’ve found that the truth about how animals are treated helps most when it comes with patience, kindness and a good meal afterward. I wrote down what I’ve learned for the Animal Earth Alliance, along with a list of short videos that have opened hearts.
Here are the nine steps:
- Start with the friendship, not the video
- Ask permission, and mean it
- Start short, and start with hope
- Watch together, not at them
- Make room for feelings
- Offer one small next step
- Speak from your heart, not to win
- Never shame
- Take care of yourself, too
Read the full article on the Animal Earth Alliance blog
Written together with Claude, from my own experience talking with friends and family about animals.
