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I received many replies to my post concerning visiting new relatives during
the holidays.
Thank you to everyone who replied.
Most everyone advocated taking your own safe food, at least as a safeguard.
Many talked to the hostess ahead of time in order to avoid hurt feelings.
Plenty said the holidays are not the time to educate others on Celiac. I
particularly liked this foresight.
I have decided to take my own dishes that will also serve
others.
I really don't want to talk about my struggles with my health on the holiday.
This issue has come up before at a family gathering but no one really took
it seriously.
People just didn't seem all that interested. I think they thought of it
like one would think of someone who has an allergy to chocolate.
I have not been officially diagnosed and so have not tried explaining
anything in depth. Guess, I just don't feel the need to.
Thanks again,
Donna