A little disappointed in this group

[Guest guest]

Oh Boy, I'm going to put myself out there a bit, but I just have to say

something.

I have been an active member of this group for about 5 years now, and in the

past months, I have seen postings where I really feel uneasy after reading them

– it makes me think twice before posting because I'm afraid people will take a

swipe at me next - which I hope doesn't happen after THIS email! :)

I guess I just want this group to unite and be kind to one another. We are all

entitled to our own feelings and convictions about food, how to eat in

restaurants, how people treat us because we are celiacs (and suffer from gluten

intolerance), but we are all in this together. It might help to re-read what

you want to say before posting it? Just a thought. Sometimes very innocent

emails can be taken the wrong way, depending how you phrase the words.

I love being part of this celiac community and learning about new things. I

would like to feel comfortable sharing news I have found, or how I dealt with a

difficult food-related situation, or give comments on a new g-f product, etc.,

without the fear of being called out or disrespected because of what I wrote and

believe. I guess that's how I'm feeling now - a little scared.

In essence, we truly are one big " family " trying to deal in our own way with

what life has given us, aren't we? I really LIKE being part of a community with

a common cause. We can learn so much from one another!

Best.

Sue