“I was mad because I couldn’t eat peanuts and Dumbo could. I wanted to be like Dumbo,” my dad stated to me rather matter-of-fact last weekend when we were talking about growing up with peanut allergies. My dad also grew up with a nut allergy. He still is allergic to […]
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Pet Allergies and Jobs
Just like many things in life, sometimes my allergies can be frustrating and disappointing, too. Most days I don’t think twice about them, but when it comes to finding a job, they can often get in the way. I thought I found a summer job. I had spoken on the […]
Being the New Kid with Food Allergies
The first time I was the “new kid,” I was in third grade. It was a year of many firsts for me. My first time at public school, my first time at a new school since preschool, and my first time commuting a distance to get to school. I was […]
Allergy Free Weekend Away in Nantucket
My island home is 30 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. I decided to go to Nantucket and visit some friends for the weekend. Before I left there were a few questions that I asked myself: • Are there any pets at the house where I am staying? No. • […]
Trust Yourself (For the Allergic Reactors)!
Dear Allergic Reactors, This post is dedicated to you. There have been numerous times I have saved myself from having an allergic reaction. I get a feeling in my gut, a big red flashing NO sign in my mind, and I know not to eat. This gut feeling is momentous! […]
Peanut Free Baseball Games Are Necessary for Food Allergies
“Crunch, crunch, crunch,” I heard as I walked into the stadium towards our seats. Peanut shells were everywhere! On the seats. On the ground. In the hands of the other fans sitting around me. All I saw were peanuts! I didn’t notice the excitement of the game or any of […]