Share your story of how allergies have shaped your life Share Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “So as you can see my allergy is very much a part of my daily life but it does not define me.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “Cooking has become a creative outlet and a way to connect with family and friends.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “Gluten was everywhere!” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “I know I am more than my Celiac Disease, but it is a large part of who I am.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “I switched to eating completely gluten free the same day my tests came back, and after a few months all of the symptoms went away.“ Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “In a way, being diagnosed with Celiac Disease has both limited my food options and expanded my palate.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “Whether in sports or at the dinner table, I’ve learned that success isn’t about fitting in, it’s about finding your own way to stand tall.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “My peanut allergy is just one small part of who I am, but it has played a powerful role in shaping the person I am today.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “The experience also opened my eyes to the power of medical care and the impact that compassionate healthcare providers can have. “ Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “I hope that one day future generations will understand food allergies better, and grow to understand what people need/deserve.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Eliminating gluten from my diet revolutionized my life.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Over time, it shapes you to not only be aware of your own health but also empathetic toward others facing invisible struggles.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Food allergies do not need restrictions or require blue paper barriers but instead more knowledge, empathy, and generalized understanding by the public.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Living with these allergies has brought both challenges and unexpected lessons.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “It has helped me determine which of my friends are worth keeping because they would make sure I have food to eat and make sure it is safe for me.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “While being gluten free is hard, it has taught me so much.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “It’s not easy living with a severe allergy, but it’s taught me a lot.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “I used to see my food allergy as a vulnerability; however, I now view it as a source of power.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “I don't want to be known as just an allergy kid.” Read More Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “My allergy has promoted a deep sense of self-reliance, forcing me to become an advocate for my own health and well-being.” Read More Older Posts
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “So as you can see my allergy is very much a part of my daily life but it does not define me.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “Cooking has become a creative outlet and a way to connect with family and friends.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “I know I am more than my Celiac Disease, but it is a large part of who I am.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “I switched to eating completely gluten free the same day my tests came back, and after a few months all of the symptoms went away.“ Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “In a way, being diagnosed with Celiac Disease has both limited my food options and expanded my palate.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “Whether in sports or at the dinner table, I’ve learned that success isn’t about fitting in, it’s about finding your own way to stand tall.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “My peanut allergy is just one small part of who I am, but it has played a powerful role in shaping the person I am today.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “The experience also opened my eyes to the power of medical care and the impact that compassionate healthcare providers can have. “ Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/22/25 “I hope that one day future generations will understand food allergies better, and grow to understand what people need/deserve.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Eliminating gluten from my diet revolutionized my life.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Over time, it shapes you to not only be aware of your own health but also empathetic toward others facing invisible struggles.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Food allergies do not need restrictions or require blue paper barriers but instead more knowledge, empathy, and generalized understanding by the public.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “Living with these allergies has brought both challenges and unexpected lessons.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “It has helped me determine which of my friends are worth keeping because they would make sure I have food to eat and make sure it is safe for me.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “While being gluten free is hard, it has taught me so much.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “It’s not easy living with a severe allergy, but it’s taught me a lot.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “I used to see my food allergy as a vulnerability; however, I now view it as a source of power.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “I don't want to be known as just an allergy kid.” Read More
Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 Giordana Koutavas 8/13/25 “My allergy has promoted a deep sense of self-reliance, forcing me to become an advocate for my own health and well-being.” Read More