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[quote=Anonymous]Man, my daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac. I understand that the world doesn't revolve around her. We take food everywhere, barely go to restaurants anymore, and are generally getting used to things.

But my sister is planning a birthday party for my niece, and is planning on making everything gluten free. Not because I am forcing her, but because she loves my daughter and wants to make her comfortable.

Because for family, sometimes, you suck it up. I would expect this complaining from acquaintances. Definitely not for family.

I think the use of paper plates is reasonable. But also, gluten free food has come a long way. As someone who can compare both kinds of food, gluten free pizza can be delicious and nuggets taste very similar. Get cheerios for the kids.

The mom is being unreasonable, true. But maybe she is tired, and constantly worrying about cross contamination is hard for her. Maybe they had a conversation with grandma, and grandma decided that, for ease, the house should just be gluten free. It is EXHAUSTING constantly worrying about what touches what. It's recent for me and I'm exhausted, and I don't have a newborn to worry about. I think she deserves a little slack.

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