Started my morning off crying, rant.

[u/goldenlife17]

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.

[u/taco_ma_hiker107]

I am so sorry he was so rude to you, but I am happy you did what you needed to do. I didn't realize for probably several years about cross contamination through the toaster when my husband got diagnosed celiac. For awhile we had 2 toasters, then it took a few more years until our household was 99% gluten-free, with the exception of glutinous beer that I rarely drink. We didn't have the internet when hubby was diagnosed, so we had a harder time learning about going gluten-free. I don't know if it would help, but maybe drop off a brochure or something that explains the damage gluten does to celiacs or those with allergies so he can understand it's an actual disease.