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Hi  all,

Smart move Fran.  I dealt with the same problem by hiding during company
pizza parties and feeling sorry for myself.  Then I got smart and asked the
person that orders to get me a salad.  She agreed.  I toke my usual yogurt
in case she forgot.  She didn't,t , I had a great time felt part of the
family again.  I learned as Fran did you have to plan ahead back up plan a
and not to expect everyone to understand right away.  If people have a half
hour to listen they can maybe  get an idea what CD is. If not you are just
weird and look past you.  I found the hardest part of managing CD is
excepting that you are different than the rest and If they dion,t understand
You can,t fret.
Lewis Carroll