“My allergy has taught me how to handle adversity”

My food allergy has shaped my life by helping me be more aware of my surroundings and aware of what I put in my body. My allergy has taught me how to handle adversity due to growing up with a severe food allergy since I was born and being okay with friends going places or eating things that I can't. It has helped me grow into being a caring, empathetic, kind, and more understanding person because I know how it feels not to be included, so I'm always willing to help everyone be included in making compromises that suits everyone. A food allergy may not always be the most glamorous thing in the world, but I choose to make it a positive aspect in my life because it is what makes me, me.

- Anonymous