Teacher vs. Teacher- Part II Towards the beginning of the school year, I wrote about how selfish and unkind I had found the science teacher about my food allergies. This was an attitude she had also shown to me my first year teaching in Italy. Now, towards the end of […]
Understanding
On the Job with Food Allergies
Teacher vs. Teacher “What are you allergic to again and what happens if you have something you are allergic to?” I heard the science teacher calling over to me as I was grabbing something out of my classroom, with all of my students sitting around her on the rug. “Don’t […]
Living in Italy with Food Allergies
Life in Italia This is my second year living in Italy with food allergies, and I am finding that this year is a significantly different experience for me as an Allergic Reactor. Between living alone, having no close friends return for another year and trying to make new friends, I […]
When Did Food Allergies Become a Disability?
I just finished reading this article on Capenews.net about a school that banned all nut products. The school has already taken precautions of ‘nut free classrooms and lunch tables.’ I am curious to know what parents think about this? The ban was very controversial in the article. One parent believed […]
Food Allergy Travels to Edinburgh, Scotland and Beyond
Last week was school vacation (here they call it ‘holiday’), so I went traveling. I met my roommate, her sister, and her best friend in Edinburgh, Scotland for the beginning of the week. It was such a welcome relief to travel to a country where I spoke the language fluently. […]
Safe Sweets With Food Allergies in Italy
Finding safe sweets with food allergies in Italy is very challenging. After living here for five months it is improving though.