Losing Both My Parents

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[@jkbees]

By the time I was 35 I had lost both my parents. I'm 81 now and have been a vegetarian for most of my adult life but WFPB for the past several years. Your channel was one of the first that I started watching, and it has changed my life and my husband's. He still cheats once in awhile and I'm trying to impress upon him the importance of not doing that. Thank you for the inspiration you've given me, and countless others.

[@GlioriaGoldwyn]

First of all, I am so sorry for your losses. I can identify. By the time I was 32 I lost both of my parents (1.5 years apart); one from cardiovascular disease and the other from cancer. Both my mother and my grandmother died at age 69. I have been fearful of that legacy but I am now almost 73. I am new to a WFPB lifestyle but my 3 young grandchildren have been my inspiration. I want to be around as long as I can for them. Having children is the best!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ta9143]

Dear Jaroudi family I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m 67. Vegan 4 years! Thanks to your YT videos. Stay strong knowing that you are a good influence on your audience. My heart goes out to you!

[@DebSittko]

So very sorry, Brittany. The hardest part of adopting this lifestyle is not the eating. It's the remorse that we feel in not being able to truly reach the ones we love with the truth that they so desperately need. It is not your fault. There are so many forces against it at every turn that it seems something of a lost cause. You are a pioneer and a trailblazer. You have most certainly improved the lives of many thousands. Take comfort in knowing that although you could not reverse your parents' diseases, you have had and continue to have profound power in the lives of so many. You are doing your parents proud. Blessings to you and your family at this time.

[@rosanneleibhart9115]

Dear Brittany, I am so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose a parent. May you hold on to the precious memories. Thank you for sharing this video. I'm 67 and will be trying harder to stay with this lifestyle for my 18 month old grandson.

[@NonnaArk]

What a wonderful way to celebrate their lives by improving the life and health of so many!

[@daniellemarieclarke2965]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost both of my parents to diseases of affluence as well. Sending comfort, love & light to you. We share our why.

[@TheJaroudiFamily]

I am so sorry for your loss as well.

[@LiamsMom1982]

I was 36 when my parents passed away one month apart from each other. My dad was 67 and my mom was 69. Your words have once again resonated with me. Thank you, for the heartfelt message.

[@debbieb9012]

I am sorry for the loss of your parents. My Dad just passed 2 years ago at the age of 95. I feel very fortunate to have had him in my life all this time. I have been waffling with the idea of WFPB eating for awhile now and I truly appreciate your frank and candid talk. I think I just need to buckle down and "DO IT". I am tired of being tired and achy and want to live a better life than I have now in my mid 70's. Thank you for sharing and caring.

[@bernadinesuarez9971]

Dear Brittany, I am the same age as your dad was when he passed. I, too, suffer with many of the maladies that he had to face. Thanks to being able to change my way of eating, and in no small part due to your efforts, Brittany, I am able to turn this life of mine around. I have no idea how much healing ability is left in me (I have done a lot of damage!), but I do know that my life will be better than it ever could have been before. You may never fully know how many people you have helped. In spite of all of your sadness, you still continue to reach out to help others. What a beautiful soul you are! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do to help others. God bless you and your family, and may your dear parents rest in peace.❤❤

[@TheJaroudiFamily]

Thank you for this message. I am so happy you have turned your health around. It is the most significant gift to yourself and your loved ones. ❤

[@kathyplaza9883]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you in your grief. You are doing so much good work to prevent the diseases we humans are so prone to eating for those eating the SAD. Sending healing love to you.

[@drnomad16]

My deepest condolences! Thank you for all you do. Your message has not fallen on deaf ears. Your guidance and inspiration has helped me remain WFPB. 🙏🏻

[@jennifersheridan9505]

I’m so sorry for your loss Brittany. 😔 thank you so much for sharing your heart, you have impacted me to change my life and I am now wfpb and have lost 110 lbs and hopefully being an example to my family. You are making a difference. Keep sharing. ❤

[@FarleyFarFar12]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know I hear you and am going to reign in my mostly plant based diet. Thank you for pushing me to take better care of myself. Sending you love.

[@terrilowstetter7943]

So sorry Brittany. Losing your Parents is so hard! You re young to have lost both. I lost my parents 3 days apart. So hard but at least they were 90s and I was 64. My way is my mom's terrible dementia. I don't want to end up like that at all. Hugs and love to you! ❤

[@smartrose11]

My heart goes out to you, Brittany. You've been such a blessing to your family as well as to all of us. Sincerest condolences. ❤️

[@NiaDja]

Thank you for sharing your story, Brittany. ((warm, gentle hugs))

[@MDREAA]

Brittany you are so warm and courageous to reach out to us and this early. I hear your message and you have been and continue to be instrumental in my own path to a healthy lifestyle. Your simple and delicious recipes are amazing. How especially uplifting it is to walk your own child in this healthy way. Your future is bright because your story will reach many people and we know you really understand so many layers. May your parents rest in heavenly peace and may this give you comfort.

[@nhuslage]

Brittany, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost both of my parents before I was 40 from cardiovascular disease. They were 67 and 68. I found wfpb 3 years ago. I'm 74 and am here to say you are never too old to change! Thank you for sharing your "why".

[@NolanGaming99]

I'm so sorry. I lost my mom at 28 (before I had kids) and my Dad at 33 (after I had 2). They should be here still. Thank you for what you're doing!

[@elizabethhinkle1365]

I’m so sorry for the pain you are going through. Thank you for sharing your journey. My life is changing bc of your channel.

[@debzanotti5670]

Thank you, this came at the right time for me. I went plant based for 1 year in 2019 and felt the best I ever have. 2020 hit and everyone came to visit. So here I am trying to get back to it. Started yesterday. My family is not with me. So I eat for me. I needed to hear you say it today. So thank you again

[@susandam5153]

Bless you dear heart. You are a brave soul. Much love to you and your family. 💗💓💞💕

[@rebeccam6128]

I needed to hear this Brittany. It was as if you were looking directly at me. I’m touched that in spite of your grief you are extending a helping hand to others. Thank you so much! May you find the comfort you need at this time. God bless you and your family! ♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰

[@MrsMMcG]

I was 41 when my dad passed from cancer. While he was ill, I vowed to stop eating pork, as he and my mom were big eaters of this, being British. It was just the beginning. Reading Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet was my complete turning point. I’ve been vegan for 14 years and my daughter and hubby are now too. My mom died 7 years after my dad, same disease. All the more reason that my “why” stays firm! I’m sorry for your losses Britt. If you have videos of family to share with your boy, the memories will live on by hearing their voices and the faces to match from photos. ✨♥️✨

[@marleneskiver9989]

I’m so sorry Brittany. Thanks for sharing. Sending love and hugs your way.

[@brendismuke8149]

I am so sorry for your loss. May all those memories held in your heart ease the pain.

[@ellenmasi5734]

I am sorry for your family's loss...thank you for sharing your story with this community. your recipes are great. I did not know my grandparents so I know that loss; so I try to be there for my grand children. Hopefully this life style will help my longevity also. your in my prayers.

[@tosca...]

My father died of atherosclerosis while he was running to keep fit when I was 28 many decades ago now. He ate steaks, drank whiskey (he wasn't an alcoholic) and other reasonably healthy fruit and vegetables. He was in a very stressful job in the period before he died. I still miss him. He was very charismatic, funny, smart, very empathetic about other's suffering. He never knew his grandchildren and they didn't know him. I can really understand your sadness and relating it to the everyday choices we make about our lifestyle. I was a vegetarian from the age of 12 but there wasn't the knowledge back then about what food you ate. I had become a vegetarian because we had driven through hundreds of cows corralled at an abattoir on a Sunday drive and I had asked my father to explain it all to me. My decision was immediate and it was also a blessing to escape my mother's appalling cooking. In those days health was purely about weight control and exercise. Both my father and I were runners and we played squash on Saturdays. I know what you mean about the limits of influence we have over our parents. It's a truly terrible paradox that these days we really can help. But a lifetime of habits is a hard thing to shift. You are too young to be without your parents and it's a sad loss for little Paul too. But your father lived to see you healthy and happy Brittany, and with a baby, who will be the first of more in your family with Mark I'm sure. I wish you well and hope your journey through your grief has some good memories mixed in with the sad and painful ones. Take care of yourself Brittany ❤

[@barbaralowry6280]

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for continuing to share the word that good health is within everyone's reach through your food choices.

[@jonigriffin7691]

thank you, Britney for sharing your pain in the loss of your parents. You have made a tremendous difference in my life by sharing your personal experiences especially the whole food plant base way of living. I appreciate you so much.

[@robiny1823]

Powerful message. Thank you, and I'm sorry for your loss.

[@karenlittle562]

I am so sorry for the loss of your parents. So sad. You are doing good work by sharing these experiences and your lifestyle and recipes. I am at beginning stages of a WFPB diet and love your recipes and videos. Keep up the good work. Bless you🙏

[@antheaphillips5679]

Beautiful message, Brittany. I’ve been following you for several years & so appreciate your dedication to helping others. I’m sorry for your losses. 🌱❤️

[@tehilla9]

🙏💙 I'm so sorry for your loss! Thank you for inspiring us to eat WFPB and keep our genetics from being our destiny! 🩷🩷❣️

[@Marilyn7733]

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your parents. It’s so difficult to watch a loved one’s health slowly decline. Especially, when we know the healing power of food and pillars of this lifestyle. You are making a huge difference in so many lives with your channel, please never doubt that. Hopefully that will bring you some comfort as you mourn. Love and prayers. 🙏🏻❤️

[@healthynutritionknowledge]

I’m SO sorry!! Thank you for making this video! #PainToPurpose

[@MaryKSims]

It is hard when family members reject the dietary changes that can aid with disease. But like you say - we are selfish and selfless by living the whole plant lifestyle. Thank you for sharing! I appreciate you.

[@chrisbrandman576]

So sorry for your loss. 😢 I know it’s hard! I lost both my parents within 9 months of each other. Keep doing what you’re doing! You are changing people’s lives with your knowledge of this lifestyle. Stay strong!

[@myqtpie44]

Big ((HUGS)) being sent to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. It's hard losing a parent, never mind two of them. Sending you strength and comfort to help you thru this. You have made such a HUGE impact on so many people who are inspired by you. It's hard when it comes to family and changing their eating lifestyle. I come from a huge family and not one of them is interested in changing their eating lifestyle, even slightly! It saddens me because there's so much disease (cancer, heart issues and other sickness). All I can do, is know I did my best in explaining my 'why' and how it would help them but it went went to deaf ears. Bill and I will continue to eat this lifestyle and feel so blessed that we found you as we LOVE your channel and the membership and all the healthy & delicious recipes. You inspire us to live our best lives. Marc & PJ are so lucky! Love you! 💙😘🙏

[@judychancey5781]

I'm so sorry Thank you for your reminder for your why. The message is so important.

[@queenbee7819]

Sincere condolences. Sending gentle thoughts to you and your family. There are so few plant based peeps in my world, your parents' story, sadly, will be the story of almost every person I know.

[@consciousobserver629]

It's hard watching family members suffer while avoiding the changes that would set them free and give them a new life essentially. Shoot, I really would want to see my husband follow suit, not just my mom and dad (and siblings). I'm so sorry for your loss, and may you hold their love with you always as you continue building your own life. ❤

[@rockchica09]

So sorry for your loss! But so admirable for using your grief to help other people. My parents are in their 70s already, but both struggle with health problems, probably due to their diet choices (lots of meat, lots of satieted fats, lots of alcohol), but refuse to make any changes. It's sad to see and it makes you feel helpless and also angry. You want them around for as long as possible but they don't seem to care. All the best to you and your little family. At least you got each other.

[@veronicaquinn2578]

This is so very kind of you to share your heartaches with us. Your heart is in the right place. As sad as you must be, you are still reaching out to help others. Thank you and may God be with you and your family.🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@carlajilek8310]

So sorry for your loss! Sometimes those closest to us won’t listen. Praying for you and your family.

[@ginac7235]

My mom should still be here, and my father also doesn’t seem to believe me about “it’s the food.” Much love to you. And I’m so grateful for you and your channel. 💚🌱

[@teachertrx1204]

You have inspired me so much to eat healthy. I love your cooking videos. I am also a teacher. You seem like a really great person. I'm so very sorry for your loss. 😢

[@yogawithroseanne]

💚🧡❤💚 Thank you for bravely sharing your family's story to help others.🙏

[@roseannbarbato3483]

Memory Eternal🕯️ Thank-you & God bless you for all you are doing 🙏☦️😇🕯️💟 You are in our prayers, praying from Latrobe, PA 🙏🙏🙏

[@carolnewman4890]

What a beautiful message...I am so sorry for your family's loss Brittany. You are making a difference with me, thank you. I will be more mindful of all my lifestyle choices because of you🥰❤

[@TheJaroudiFamily]

Thank you! That means so much to me,Carol.

[@AllGlorytoGod333]

God bless you. It’s devastating to lose your parents. Understand. You are such a light, keep shining!💕

[@nancysueleske7819]

Thank you honey! Sorry for your loss. I have a firstborn named Paul. I remember the four month stage!❤

[@joanmichaelson2717]

God bless you and yours, Brittany. I remember that feeling, knowing that I was an orphan. I concur that your Dad and Mom would both be so proud of you and your impact on the world.

[@terrip3345]

I’m sorry for your loss. My sympathies for you and your family. I know this video was difficult for you to make, but your message is true, important and needs to be heard. I am sure you helped someone today. ❤️

[@kellycrete9280]

Such wise words of wisdom from such a loving, caring young woman. Your son is so blessed to have you as a mother.

[@belindaknowles7440]

Watching our loved ones slowly decline is so hard. I went through it with both of my parents as well. My mom was only 66 when she passed away (three years older than me right now). My dad thankfully lived to be 82 but his final years were difficult. Thank you for sharing this message. Love and prayers for you and your beautiful family. Thank you for all you do. ❤️

[@sandrasinclair01]

So sorry for your loss it's hard losing your loved ones I know!

[@VegInspired]

So sorry for your loss, Brittany. ❤

[@mammabear2183]

I’m so sorry for your loss😢 You are an inspiration to take your experience and help others with healthy food choices. Thank you for everything you do to make it easier for others. God bless you and your family.

[@subversivevegan]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I admire your courage in sharing your story.

[@FinFiverr]

So sorry to see you've lost your parents. You couldn't have done any more for them than you have. Be comforted that your son will never have to go through that suffering, due to your knowledge, practice and great love for your family

[@simonblack301]

My condolences. You have done a spectacular job of helping people understand, embrace and live the plant based healthy life style! I have learned many things from you and absolutely have adopted many recipes recipes I continue to enjoy. I know it is not easy. Please keep pushing forward! You are an INSPIRATION!

[@TheLittleHomestead1]

So sorry for your loss Brittany 😔💔. Thankyou for all your doing!

[@kararaehsler3581]

So very sorry for the loss of your parents, Brittany. It's so hard to lose those you love.

[@wfpbprincess]

Brittany, This is such a great video in so many ways. Thank you for doing this while still in the midst of so much grief. It had to be so hard and it is so appreciated. I, too, lost my Mom and Dad way too soon. I so wish I could hug you right now. Love you, Girl. ❤🙏

[@marys.5050]

Brittany, you are so young to lose your parents. I'm very sorry for your profound loss. What a thoughtful and wise person you are. I'm grateful to be part of your community here.

[@crystalstrong3156]

My heart is with you. Thank you for sharing yours with us. I’m 34 and I lost my Dad 6 months ago (he was only 66) from a heart attack, after years of trying to help him follow WFPB lifestyle. I’m sorry to hear you’re also going through this. Know you aren’t alone in your grief. Thank you for your words. It helped me feel less alone today ❤️

[@dawnseely1013]

1st - I empathize and sympathize in your losses... My mother passed at 41 years of age (cancer) and my dad at 51 (cirosis of the liver, alcohol related). By my sophomore year of high school they were both gone. ALL that you say here are so greatly impactful to me personally. I will refer to this video recurrently for encouragement throughout life from here. Thank you🤍

[@sujonso]

Completely understand what you went and are going through. Taking charge of your choices and health is what you can control. Thanks for sharing this.

[@lauraotaki]

Thank-you for your message. I am a 63 year old grandmother. I want to be healthy thru a healthy diet and lifestyle. Hugs!❤

[@misterincreds5341]

Oh Britney I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for all that you do to try and show people a better way. You and your family are in my prayers.

[@rachel-mr3yo]

Thank you so much Brittany. So sorry for your loss 🙏🏼❤️

[@janetrobison2765]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@cherij7000]

Thank you Brittany for your heartfelt message, and a such a tender time for you. I am so sorry for your loss and that your son won't get to meet his grandparents. You are right - our choices matter. Each bite of food will either contribute to health or take away from it. I know how it feels to lose family members that don't understand this.

[@r.mcd2921]

Oh my goodness, I'm so terribly sad for you. Thank you for sharing this, and doing all you do to help us all be healthier.

[@susandavenport9257]

I am so sorry for your loss. You were an inspiration to me in my early plant-based journey and continue to be. Thank you.🙏

[@alisongrey8535]

So sorry for your loss and your powerful message ❤

[@Pam-y3t]

Very profound and a wonderful way to help others. Self preservation is something everyone should learn. I recently found your channel and have enjoyed many of your recipes. Keep sharing your nutritional recipes! So sorry for your losses and through those losses you have found a special way to enrich other lives. Blessings!

[@katietucker4772]

I’m so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest condolences. 💐

[@bernadetteswanson3304]

So sorry that you lost both parents at your age. You have a strong WHY. Your message blesses many people, Brittany. Gentle hugs to you. Our family members are often the last ones to hear us.

[@janecheek5093]

I'm so sorry for your loss! May God comfort and bless you and your family!

[@Ola-d3f]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@jeanninethompson6243]

My condolences to you and your family. 🌱

[@moniqueprouten9109]

So sorry for your loss, Brittany. 😢 prayers and blessings to you and your family.

[@ashowboat]

So sorry for your loss. You are an amazing inspiration to so many. Thank You.

[@ngosztyla]

Awww...so sorry to hear that

[@cloudMum]

I'm sorry for your loss - that is so hard to lose both of them so young.

[@PerryLatshaw]

Thinking of you as you go through this time of grief. I am so sorry. But what you say is so true...all of it. The selfish and selfless parts of living a healthy life are accurate. At 72, I take in all your words and they mean everything. I am in year four of changing, having read all of Dr Greger's books and heard his videos. It is hard. But I make two sets of meals and hope all my choices and efforts influence my husband, children and grandchildren. They are aware of the purpose but I know I cannot change everyone....I present great food choices every day and I learn every day how to make more fresh, organic WFPB meals. I see our food industry and advertising causing overwhelming levels of obesity and diabetes. I hope one day the message will reach everyone. Poor eating causes poor health. WFPB eating influences excellent health. It's hard but it is worth it. You have experienced it all first hand. Thank you for your honesty and example. Peace be with you and your sweet family.

[@jillthurman788]

Thank you for sharing. Although my parents are still in the 70's and 80's heart disease weight sugar etc. with them is why I have eaten this way for a long time. My husband had a heart attack in his early 50's. I try my best to get him on my food life but it is just welcomed by pretty much of most of my family. I appreciate the information

[@mommaz820]

Hugs Brittany, I was also an orphan by the time I was 36. Been WFPB for 8 years and love this lifestyle. I think it is easier to eat this way than the SAD way, personally. You are having an impact on your community and hope that all the support will help you get through this sad time.

[@cindykisling9015]

I do too. I find this way of eating so much easier.

[@debraedwards1522]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[@AmpuTeeHee]

Message heard, and I am so grateful to you for you following your life’s mission and sharing with us the hows and whys. It is indeed selfish and selfless 💛 I am so sorry for your loss. I lost both of my patents this past year (dad cancer, mom by suicide) and I just wanted to offer that of all the healing work I have done around grief (and it’s been lots) making art about my grief supported me and moved feelings through me more deeply than anything. 💝

[@kymanderson3582]

I am so sorry for your losses. Art can be a great healer. Blessing to you.

[@AmpuTeeHee]

@@kymanderson3582 thank you 💝

[@barbararoyal6139]

I wish you comfort and peace🕊️ Thank you for sharing your heart.

[@PatW-k7j]

I am so sorry for your loss Brittany. I lost both of my parents a number of years ago (neither were WFPB). I know how painful it is and could hear your pain while you were speaking. Thank you for reaching out to everyone and to encourage us to pay attention to each bite we take. I am WFPB and love this lifestyle but it does make me feel sad when I am around so many people who don’t eat/live this way. My prayer is that someone will hear your powerful words and make a positive change in their life. Your membership and website are so supportive. Hugs, hugs and more hugs. ❤

[@angel159]

I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for this beautiful message! You are 100% right. We need to be selfless and selfish to live healthily for our loved ones! My Dad passed away at 50 years old because of cancer caused by his being obese. I never want my kids to go through the grief that I did….not if I can help it. 😔. Thank you for the motivation, and the delicious recipes!

[@clairemurray-gellineau2996]

So sorry for your loss. Blessings❤

[@sweetcake405]

so sorry for your loss, I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

[@NatuProg]

I think your story is moving and will touch the hearts of mini and change the minds of some. You have already been a success, but this is kind of message will lead to even more success.

[@TheJaroudiFamily]

Thank you, Terry. Hope it helps someone.

[@debrawhobrey1625]

Praying for you and family.