“Unfortunately, the follow-up was what was lacking, and I spent years learning how to do things the wrong way with celiac disease.”
“I had a difficult childhood. I went to a boarding school and none of the food seemed to suit me; after each meal I needed to go vomit.”
“My concerns were often dismissed: I was told to feed her more vegetables and that I was a ‘nervous mother.'”
“Living with celiac disease has greatly improved my relationship with and understanding of food.”
“The first gastroenterologist was in shock that I screened positive for celiac disease as a person of color.”
“My body felt like it was failing me in every aspect, and each night I went to sleep truly believing I would never get better.”
“I can’t even remember when I started feeling sick because I was just always sick from the time I can remember.”
“Although celiac disease still affects my everyday life, I no longer allow it to consume me. I am stronger than my celiac disease.”
“It is frustrating to live like this, having no one take you seriously about your symptoms.”
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