It is nice to hear that other people are going through the same things as yourself.

My Dad is totally against this whole thing. He keeps on asking me if I got a second opionion. I think to myself all of the opinions that I have gotten throughout the years - 45 doctor's worth & where did that get me. Only sicker & less money in my pockets. My Dad also constantly tells me that his friends says that dentists just say that mercury is a problem so they can make more money off of you. Of course, we all know the truth about dentists & mercury. One day I asked him a question - I said would you take a chunk of mercury & suck on it like a piece of hard candy . . . I got no answer.

We were invited over to my in-laws for Christmas. Between the food, problems, & other issues we declined. Instead we are staying home & making something "good" that we all like. I will probably make a couple "different dishes" dairy vs. dairy-free but at least I know that I won't get sick from what I will eat & at the same time I won't be starred at for eating different foods. Who wants to go through this especially on a holiday?

I find it also difficult having friends/family over here to eat. I really don't want to go out & buy junk food just to satisfy their taste buds. Another problem is birthdays - everyone expects a cake, snacks, etc. - things I don't want to have in the house. But what do you serve?

It is sad but a fact that you find out who is truly your family & friends at a time like this.