We have come a long way from where we used to be, but yet we are still far away from where we should be.
There are still people with heavy prejudices, and unfortunately I have a feeling that it will always be that way.
There are always going to be people that have negative thoughts and feelings. However, education goes a long way to change that. Oftentimes people aren’t informed on some subjects and once they learn more they change their minds. I knew that I would have a long way to go in order to change my family’s viewpoint. Even though they taught me from a young age that marijuana users are losers and other horrible thoughts, I never believed. My opinion was further solidified when I learned of medical marijuana and how it could help people. I started by learning the cannabis rules and regulations, and attending cannabis events. This is where I got to meet people who used medical cannabis products, and I learned about how it turned their lives around. Then I took what I learned and told my family, as I figured, I was met with skepticism. So I brought one of my friends who used cbd products. My parents were not aware that he was what they would call “one of those people”. They ended up getting along with him great, and then when he revealed the truth, they were stunned! However, I think they are slowly changing their minds, because they still talk to him, and they even considered attending a cannabis dispensary event!