06/19/2026
❤️ Heart to Heart Friday ❤️
“Well, he can eat it, right?”
“He’s not allergic allergic.”
“His throat doesn’t swell.”
“It won’t kill him.”
You’re right.
No, eating gluten probably won’t kill him.
But that’s never been the point.
What people don’t see are the symptoms that come afterward.
The skin breakouts.
The stomach pain.
The constipation.
The discomfort.
The days of feeling miserable from something that looked harmless to everyone else.
For years, we knew something wasn’t right.
As a baby, Dawson cried for hours and hardly slept. We went through five different formulas trying to find something that would help. I cut dairy from my diet. We made countless doctor visits. I spent late nights researching, reading labels, and trying to figure out what was causing so many issues.
People said it was colic.
People said it was normal.
People said he would outgrow it.
But as his mom, I knew there was more to the story.
Eventually, his bloodwork showed elevated celiac antibodies—markers that can indicate celiac disease and gluten-related issues.
Does that mean we’re perfect?
Absolutely not.
Sometimes we’re traveling.
Sometimes we’re at a birthday party.
Sometimes there aren’t gluten-free options available, and I wasn’t prepared.
Sometimes we choose grace over guilt.
Because he’s also a kid.
We don’t shame.
We don’t panic.
We do the best we can.
But just because something won’t kill someone doesn’t mean it isn’t hurting them.
Living with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or other food-related conditions isn’t always about life or death.
Sometimes it’s about quality of life.
And that’s worth protecting too. ❤️
If you’re raising a child with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, food allergies, or food intolerances, I’d love to hear your story. What was the first sign that told you something wasn’t right?
❤️ Ashtyn
All Heart, No Gluten
