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Chapter 20
Being Confident with Food Allergies
Introduction
As a teen, it is common to try to fit in, prove yourself, be popular, and understand who you are. It’s normal to struggle with confidence, too. Having food allergies can make it even more difficult because allergies can easily be perceived as a weakness or as something for which we should be sorry. Sometimes allergies can even feel like a burden to others.
Having confidence usually means accepting and liking yourself for who you are. But what’s the secret to being okay with your allergies when they have mostly felt like a nuisance and an inconvenience for all of your life? Although sporting a “proud to be allergic” bumper sticker is a bit of a stretch, coming to terms with the reality that you have food allergies, and that they are an important part of you, yet don’t define
