""I think it's pretty nice because, especially when it's someone's birthday and they're giving out cakes, they wouldn't just leave me out. They're good friends and they give me a full packet of Haribo.""
""As soon as you are diagnosed with coeliac disease, you can start a strict gluten-free lifestyle, and that allowed Eliza to be herself and live.""
""You find yourself asking, 'did I eat the wrong things when I was pregnant?' You start worrying then, you know, 'are there foods out there that she's going to enjoy?""
""Then you realise that people do want to help and they will help, and they do go out of the way to adjust things to keep her included.""
Eliza, diagnosed with coeliac disease at nine, must avoid gluten, impacting her ability to enjoy birthday parties. Her friends support her by providing gluten-free treats, like Haribo. Eliza's symptoms included belly aches, leading to her diagnosis after initial misdiagnosis. Her mother, Selina, experienced guilt and fear regarding Eliza's condition, worrying about her daughter's social inclusion and dietary options. However, Selina found reassurance in the support from friends and the ability to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle for Eliza's well-being.
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