Celiac disease and Social Situations

Today, I was inspired to write about having Celiac disease, and being in social situations. As a Celiac, I have felt rather left out of social situations. The places I used to eat at, I cannot eat at anymore. When my friends want to go to an Italian restaurant, a bar, or a diner, I never get invited. Friends of mine who barhop, never invite me because bars in my area do not carry gluten free beer. I have spoken to a few Celiacs, and there are some who also feel left out of social situations.

I have decided to write about how we can be included in social situations. Since Celiac disease is still unknown (and I say unknown because people don't really talk about the facts when it comes to Celiac disease), I think it is our duty to educate our loved ones about what we are all about.

Gluten Free Dinner Night
Wouldn't it be fun if we invited our loved ones over for an amazing gluten free dinner night? We can put on our favorite apron, wear a chefs hat, and cook up a storm! We can make some homemade gluten free bread. We can cook our favorite gluten free pasta, or another amazing gluten free entree. We can finish the night by serving a mouth-watering gluten free dessert. People will be begging for more delicious gluten free food. They won't even miss the gluten!

Gluten Free Drink Night
Bars not offering gluten free beer? How about you turn your humble abode into a bar for a night. Buy an abundance of gluten free hooch, break out the karaoke machine, and have a party!

Going to a Sunday Dinner or Potluck?
Are you going to a non-Celiac Sunday dinner, or Potluck? Here is a perfect opportunity to introduce your loved ones to the world of gluten free food. Make your favorite dish or dessert, and show them that, just because we're gluten free, it doesn't mean we can't have tasty food. Show your loved ones how amazing gluten free food tastes.

Trust me, as a Celiac, I know how lonely life can be. Today, I have experienced that loneliness. However, I have realized that I can't live my life in loneliness. If I want to feel included in society, I need to introduce those around me, to gluten free food. Being Celiac is nothing to be afraid of. The only thing that is different, is that we don't eat gluten, wheat, barley, rye, and oats. The above situations are what I am going to incorporate into my life.