Living with Celiac Disease in a Poor Household

❤️ I was diagnosed at 20 even though I had stunted growth and barely ate any variety. I found buying just one gluten free item like bread made the difference, as I could base many meals around it. I ate more Asian foods with rice which were naturally gluten free when I cooked them. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and in danger of other people ruining your diet efforts. Make your food yourself to ensure that you can adhere to your diet, otherwise your health will suffer due to family mistakes and lack of understanding. My dad believes if you cook gluten containing foods you can't become ill because of them. I'm dealing with an idiot so I label my pastas, gravies and soy sauce, and I taught him how to cook safely and oversaw his cooking many times before I trusted him to do it alone. It took years. I believe in you and know you can adapt to make your own food safely, it's just a matter of time when it comes to teaching your family how to live with a specialised diet. 👍