Everyone here is SCD compliant

January 16, 2006

Hi!

This is difficult to do--we have been GFCF for about 5 years. It

wasn't until I was diagnosed with MS and became convinced that I

needed the diet if I wanted to meet my goals (which involve

walking). I went through a deep period of grief, on top of the

diagnosis, as I loved food and I knew what it would take to achieve

total GFCF. It was painful. Then, everyone goes through some level

of stress and grief as well. Just wait until Friday pizza night

comes... My son, Ben 16 Asperger's, became visibly more relaxed and

hugely grateful for the team support. We are all in this together.

We are again transitioning only this time to SCD. This is not quite

as difficult, but it is a haul. It's a lot of hard work and

dedication.

My husband and daughter are eating up the remaining rice etc., which

is helpful, but they are about 75% SCD. I ask if they go off that

they don't eat it around Ben. He is already stressed, and then he

is still ill with what we believe to be the die off response.

Smoothies have been a family hit, not much else! LOL

I came from a family of foodies--big time. But, we eat to live and

not live to eat. It is fuel for our bodies.

One step at a time. We want our kids healed so quickly, but it

really is a process. Eventually, everyone else will come around. I

just would spend more time on your son's food and not go all out

with non SCD meals. In other words, change the focus...gradually.

He is seriously ill and needs you. The SCD diet is healthy. The

non SCD people can go out for food relief if necessary. And that is

fine with me. Yesterday my 14 year old daughter did a french fry run

with a family friend. We laughed about it. I miss my date with my

husband. Mexican food--doesn't work anymore. But, we will find a

replacement.

Best to you and your family--they are not being deprived--just

building in character. Hopefully one day they will be rejoicing in

the changes in your son and will show unbelieveable respect for you

and your pioneering spirit.

Lorraine

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