I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease at age 9. I understood that this was a part of me now, that it would restrict me from certain opportunities in my life. I used to associate myself with this disease, as it was all I knew and had to care about. Learning to manage the disease effectively, including understanding how to maintain a gluten-free diet, was very frustrating at times. Over time, I realized that it is just a small part of me, as it is only natural instinct for me to understand which foods are safe for me to eat. Looking back, I understand that this disease does not define me, but is just a small part of me that I am trying to embrace. By surrounding myself with friends and family who have helped me feel more comfortable, I've been able to navigate the challenges of Celiac Disease while focusing on the different aspects that make me who I am.

I wrote a memoir in 8th grade, which I have shared on this website, telling the story of my life with Celiac, up to the age of 13. It deals with how I was diagnosed, the embarrassment I have had to deal with, and how I drove myself to cheat on my gluten free diet. This memoir is one of my inspirations to create this website.

This autoimmune disease had a great effect on my physical health and social life. My goal through this website is to help people to understand that it is hard to deal with and navigate life with Celiac, but with knowledge and experience, it gets easier. 

This website is made for you not to feel alone, as I and many others struggle with Celiac Disease physically and socially. This hopefully gives you much information about what I have experienced through this disease, and thus ways around the difficulties.