Lately I’ve been trying to do more Instagram Live for a few reasons. I love to connect with people in as close to “real life” settings as I can. Another reason is that I hear from so many of you throughout the week with questions, that it seems like a […]
Transitioning from childhood allergist appointments with parents to independently navigating the allergist is a significant change for us allergy kids, turned adults. Whether going to appointments alone for the first time or trying a new allergist, there are a number of considerations to make beforehand. So, how do you learn […]
As a child, I was never told, “no you can’t because of your food allergies,” but instead, “okay, let’s find a way to make it happen.” My parents always looked at every experience as an opportunity for me to grow stronger, more assertive, and independent. They both have these amazingly […]
There is a fine line we walk when it comes to being both friendly and confident with food allergies. We need people to listen and be respectful, but we want people to hear our needs and understand what we are saying. We also don’t want to come across in a […]
In elementary and middle school I was part of a close-knit group of girl friends. The four of us were always together during class, lunch, recess, after school and on the weekends. We had each other to rely on and then a larger group of friends outside our circle that […]
With another new year upon us, I’ve been reflecting on what makes me happiest and if I am where I should be at this point in my life. Lately I’ve been struggling to feel like my positive, typically happy self. Since I am in my late-twenties, it seems like almost […]
