The ridicule you may endure from others when you speak up for animals can help you to hone your skills, enabling you to become better at articulating your message in an informed, compassionate, and communicative way.
Sharon GannonCommunication implies communing, having a shared experience with another, not "talking at" or "talking down to" someone.
Sharon GannonTo cultivate compassion, try to remember that others are doing the best they can, just like you, and that when someone does something abusive, they are getting something that they feel is positive from the experience.
Sharon Gannon