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The Scholar's avatar

Close to a year ago, a cousin of mine was diagnosed with the same thing. She cannot eat gluten, which constitutes our culture's entire diet. What's worse, in Iraq (where we live) being a Third World country and there are not many alternative food options for gluten-free, vegan, and other food choices. We used to always ask her the same questions, "how did they manage to survive". But she was resilient and stood strong. I saw her strength through you and your similar struggles and I appreciate this outlook into what it's like not being able to eat certain foods. Thank you, this was eye-opening.

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Kim Philson's avatar

Awww Jordan. I hope you’re feeling better. I can’t even imagine having those choices to make. Sticky rice and steak were always a safe bet I remember!! I just remember that you’re gluten free birthday cakes that your mom would make for you, goes down as one of the best cakes I’ve had! Miss you!🥰

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