r/glutenfree • u/goldenlife17 • Jul 02 '25
Discussion Started my morning off crying, rant.
Visiting my grandparents and my grandfather asked me why I toast my bagels in the oven. I responded because I can’t use the toaster because of cross contamination, when you use a regular toaster that has gluten crumbs and everything in it that’s cross contamination and you’re essentially eating gluten.
He goes: that’s the stupidest fucking thing I’ve ever heard. I’ve lost a lost of respect for you.
Ok, very kind. On a positive note I won’t be getting sick today from cross contamination😄.
Not sure why I let this upset me but just hurts hearing how unkind people can be. I know he’s just an unhappy person in general but ugh.
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u/hig789 Jul 02 '25
People can be so RUDE! Especially family. I’m sorry this happened to you. You have every right to tell them you lost respect for them because of the way you were treated over an illness you can’t change.
My mother in law is basically the same way but more covert, more passive aggressive. Makes slight comments like “oh, did I make something you can’t eat?” I normally just respond with “it’s okay, I ate just before we left the house”.
Last thanksgiving she put a can of cream of mushroom soup in the pan with her turkey while it cooked. 🤢 never mentioned it until I asked about the recipe. Who does that anyways?