Food Allergies or Dream Killers

Can you imagine never having French Toast on Saturday morning while you watch cartoons? Never tasting the sweet griddles of IHOP hotcakes, soaked and slathered in fake butter and maple syrup....is this even life?! I'm not sure if it's worse to have enjoyed allergen glory and it be ripped away or to never know what you're missing.......I've had food sensitivities for as long as I can remember but they started to turn into full blown allergies around the age of 14 after many rounds of opioids and antibiotics.

Living with food allergies can be difficult, expensive and overwhelming...I cannot even begin to imagine being the parent of a child with allergies. Not fully understanding the lasting effects of a food allergy attack or constantly having your child be in distress, feeling like the world isn't safe for your kid..can be incredibly upsetting. So where do you even begin? How do you protect your child while still creating enjoyable memories around the dinner table or epic birthday parties with their friends? Is it even possible?

I say it is. I say we do it. I say we make these memories. You don't need an epi pen and vinyl gloves every time you leave the house. There is a middle ground. Lets find yours.