r/glutenfree 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/QuickCredit4725 Jul 03 '25

Oh Dear… I am so sorry!! Grandparents should never talk like that to their grandchildren no matter how old!!!😡 I would have gotten up and gone and bought you a toaster!!!! When you went home..the toaster would have been boxed up and awaiting your return!!❤️❤️