Having dangerous food allergies myself, and wanting to provide everyone with a different perspective, I’m going to disagree with my wife. No worries. She’s great! I was once an FA kid born in the 1950s and growing up in the 1960s. It’s amazing that I survived. Virtually no one outside […]
Lately, I’ve found myself nostalgic…nostalgic for a simpler time in the food allergy world. For thirty-three years I’ve been a “warrior mom”, committed to keeping my children out of harm’s way, balancing experiences with safety. And while the task has always required a vigilant process, I am so very grateful […]
Traveling to Iceland with food allergies worked out well. We stayed in an Airbnb and went to the grocery store for most meals.
Note from Miss Allergic Reactor: My mom is enjoying being a contributing writer to my blog. Here is my mom’s third post: how I was taught to live with food allergies. How did we teach Miss Allergic Reactor about living with her food allergies? While it’s been many years since…it […]
“Stunning!” These words slipped out as I took in my daughter’s entrance. This day was long in coming. What a sweet moment I was savoring! A few weeks ago, I had asked my adult daughter why she never used make-up when going out. She mumbled something about how she hated […]
There is nothing fiercer than a mother fighting to protect her child from harm! And back 30 years ago…in the “dark ages” of food allergy understanding and treatment…eliminating all food was NOT an option, anymore than it is today! Food is both a necessity and the source of great pleasure. […]
