Celiac disease is hardly a blessing, but if a person has to have a chronic disease, I’m glad I have this one.

I have absolutely no symptoms as long as I stick to my diet.

I have no expenses for drugs, medical tests, physical therapy, or surgery. This more than offsets the fact that my food costs more.

Whenever we eat out, I get to choose the restaurant.

People still ask me specific questions about the gluten free diet, but there are no more blank stares like the ones I faced when I was first diagnosed ten years ago.

I have the privilege of overseeing this internet site, which I totally enjoy doing, gives me the feeling that I am contributing something useful to the community, and is source of income and personal satisfaction.

I plan to write more articles like these. Celiacs — like everyone else — really need to lighten up these days. Help me out. Share ideas with me so that I can republish them for the benefit of America’s gluten free community. E-mail me at gfceliac@gmail.com.

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This month’s survey asks how our gluten free lifestyles has changed in the last three years. You can share your ideas by using the form below if you have not yet responded to the survey.

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