Ah thank you so much @heart-to-heart, There certainly polarizing people within the Vegan movement, as with all movements. I do find that they can sometimes be put forward as "the voice" for the Vegan movement which is obviously incorrect. I believe that this is done so carnists can just say " hey look at that crazy person saying crazy things" the reality of the movement is of course that we want to end pain and death for billions and not just sit comfortably back etc.
I am so glad to hear the my writing has given you the boost to identify once again as Vegan, I mean we should, that is what we are. Fuck the haters! I am not a big one for labels myself, but if we live in line with our ethics we should wear it with pride. Unlike so many other groups, veganism has no head, no principal, no funding, no structures per say. We are just individuals who want to stand up for what we see as morally correct.
Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed and indeed inspiring reply. When people view this post in the future I hope that replies like yours and others will also inspire them too.