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Last October I officially found out I have Celiac disease. To those who understand the disease the response is undoubtedly, "I'm so sorry." To those who don't understand, the question immediately surfaces, "What is that?" And then the follow-up question, "What is gluten?" Finally we reach the, "Oh, that sucks." Yes, yes it does. But the world has not ended, fortunately.

I want my Facebook page to appeal to the masses that have been forced into close quarters with Celiac. I want stories to be told, trades and secrets to be shared, and humor at our own expense to abound.

The Mother:
The mother that has a child that must now follow a gluten-free diet faithfully. There are 4 other children and a husband that do not have the intolerance but she doesn't want her child to feel ostracized or deprived. Sunday dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy just won't be the same, or can it?

Me:People like me who have lived 20+ years being able to live in Glutopia unscathed. But a sudden turn of events and now they have to be very conscious about what they consume. Going out to eat is a problem because gluten could be hidden anywhere. Shopping is suddenly more expensive. Turning down cookies or cake sometimes calls for an explanation when really all you want to do is eat the flippin' cookie. And then for the cherry on top, moving away to college is uncharted territory. No more surviving on Ramen Noodles or free pizza during Welcome Week. You are supposedly on your own. But not really. 

The Clueless: 
What the heck is Celiac disease?