The other night I had a dream that I was able to eat tree nuts without an anaphylactic reaction. It was the strangest allergy dream that I have had! Usually, when I have a dream I still always have my same allergies. This was the first time where I was […]
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 […]
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 […]
French Experiences On a recent family vacation to France, there were a few food encounters that I found interesting. I tried to write down my daily food encounters on the trip. Here are my notes: The first night I arrived in Cannes with my family, we decided to go out […]
Over the years with many travels and new experiences, I have learned some tips that might help other Allergic Reactors and their families: ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS carry your Epi-Pen! It is important to carry multiple ones, too! I carry at least two, and if I am traveling or in a […]
A few days ago I went out on my own without any friend or roommate to enjoy a new eating experience. I was craving some gelato on a beautiful, warm and sunny day, with no friends around. I walked down to my neighborhood gelateria. I gave the woman my allergy […]
