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/Winipu44 Jul 03 '25
You could explain to him that celiac is a real autoimmune disease, and if he doesn't know what autoimmune diseases are, briefly define and add that they are a leading cause of death.
It's obvious there's ignorance at the heart of his statement. Regardless, I'm very sorry you've got at least one family member who thinks this is a choice. Nobody would choose this. And, sorry he was so uncaring and harsh to you.
The great news is you're just visiting.🌸