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Abstract: . . . Positives It makes you very aware of how precious even one life is. You sure stop taking anything for granted. Its been our experience that it has brought us closer together as a family. Having multiple allergies means that we eat more healthy - less packaged food , less eating out. There are fewer debates about junk food as a lot of it is just not safe and therefore not up for a debate. . . . . . . year old say THIS is a protein, right Mom? But THAT is a fruit. I dont think too many 3 year olds think about food in that way! ? I have met many wonderful people (families and individuals with food allergies ) that I otherwise would not have met. The allergies brought us together, but the friendships have endured because of other things. The allergies have helped me become more compassionate . . . . . . you shouldnt judge them until you know their whole story. 9. Other Comments You may feel like a very small cog in a very big wheel, but if all you do is make family and friends aware of allergies and anaphylaxis, youve done your part in making sure you and your children are safe. And word does get around. Maybe were paving the way for future generations of allergic adults and children. . . . . . . experience, I have come to realize that there is often a lot going on in others lives that you dont know anything about, and that you shouldnt judge them until you know their whole story. 9. Other Comments You may feel like a very small cog in a very big wheel, but if all you do is make family and friends aware of allergies and anaphylaxis, youve done your part in making sure you and your children . . . . . . never stop thinking about it until you see her again at the end of the day. 6. Coping with friends and family There are going to be those family members that say Well, it doesnt come from my side of the family. Well, thats fine but its also not much help. It is very important to make family and friends aware of the allergy and what to do in an emergency. When they realize that it . . . . . . 1 MULTIPLE FOOD ALLERGIES COMMENTS FROM OASG MEMBERS JANUARY 2005 Topics for Consideration 1. Emotions When you discover that you or your child or children have allergies , its natural to start wondering what-if, . . . . . . carries one with her at all times, but you never stop thinking about it until you see her again at the end of the day. 6. Coping with friends and family There are going to be those family members that say Well, it doesnt come from my side of the family. Well, thats fine but its also not much help. It is very important to make family and friends aware of the allergy and what to do in an . . . --2990,7,214,3362,14948
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