As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to gatherings, travel, and celebrations centered around food. For those living with food allergies, however, this time of year brings a different reality. It means navigating crowded parties where allergens are everywhere, traveling on airlines that may or may not honor allergy precautions, and repeatedly encountering people who still do not fully believe that food allergy is real or life-threatening. The joy of the season is often accompanied by heightened vigilance, anxiety, and the constant need to self-advocate in spaces that were not designed with food allergy safety in mind.
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