Share your story of how allergies have shaped your life Share Story Name * First Name Last Name Email * Name listed on website * Please choose how you would like to be displayed on the website, under the stories tab. First name First name and initial of last name In honor of someone (their name) Anonymous If sharing a story in honor of someone Please provide their name to be displayed on the website, under the stories tab. First Name Last Name Story * Please share your story of how allergies have shaped your life. Please do not include confidential or sensitive information. Consent * I consent to Allergies Shaped My Life Foundation's Privacy Statement and Website Terms and Conditions of Use I consent Thank you for sharing your story! Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I am determined to pursue a career in medicine and discover cures of conditions that may help shape and save the lives of others.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “May contain peanuts.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I hope needles don’t speak English.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “As I grew up with this allergy, I quickly became very independent and learned how to advocate for myself and my safety.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “Through the years, many things have changed, but my obsession with Amy’s Mac has not wavered. “ Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I have grown and learned a lot from my tree nut allergy, and now I am able to tell others about it as well.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I’m thriving socially, academically, and athletically facing challenges greater than most people in a lifetime.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I’m grateful that my food allergies have helped me to discover who I am and what I need to live healthy and strong.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “The moment we control our fear is the moment we start living.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “Therefore, my allergy helped form the man I am today.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “I never get down about having a peanut nut allergy. I never let it control what I do or where I go.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “I see and appreciate things differently after this experience.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “No one should ever feel less than because they are different.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “I have decided that I want to be a pediatric nurse.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “My allergy has taught me how to handle adversity” Read More Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “Having to explain myself to people and why I couldn't eat certain things, taught me patience and helped me get over many fears.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “My close friends understand my limitations and will make sure that whatever we are doing will be safe” Read More Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “Allergies have added much more to my life than they have taken away or prevented me from experiencing.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “The impact having a peanut allergy had on my life was exponential as it gave me a voice and encouraged me to speak up about my needs, even if it acts as a mild inconvenience to others.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “Through this process I have learned the lesson of perseverance and self worth in a society where it does not lift people up but tears them down.” Read More Older Posts
Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I am determined to pursue a career in medicine and discover cures of conditions that may help shape and save the lives of others.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “As I grew up with this allergy, I quickly became very independent and learned how to advocate for myself and my safety.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “Through the years, many things have changed, but my obsession with Amy’s Mac has not wavered. “ Read More
Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I have grown and learned a lot from my tree nut allergy, and now I am able to tell others about it as well.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I’m thriving socially, academically, and athletically facing challenges greater than most people in a lifetime.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “I’m grateful that my food allergies have helped me to discover who I am and what I need to live healthy and strong.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 Giordana Koutavas 9/24/23 “The moment we control our fear is the moment we start living.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “Therefore, my allergy helped form the man I am today.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “I never get down about having a peanut nut allergy. I never let it control what I do or where I go.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “I see and appreciate things differently after this experience.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 Giordana Koutavas 7/1/21 “No one should ever feel less than because they are different.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “I have decided that I want to be a pediatric nurse.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “My allergy has taught me how to handle adversity” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “Having to explain myself to people and why I couldn't eat certain things, taught me patience and helped me get over many fears.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “My close friends understand my limitations and will make sure that whatever we are doing will be safe” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “Allergies have added much more to my life than they have taken away or prevented me from experiencing.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “The impact having a peanut allergy had on my life was exponential as it gave me a voice and encouraged me to speak up about my needs, even if it acts as a mild inconvenience to others.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 Giordana Koutavas 6/8/21 “Through this process I have learned the lesson of perseverance and self worth in a society where it does not lift people up but tears them down.” Read More