There have been times that I have trusted something that someone else has given me when they said that it was safe and later regretted it because I found out that it was not safe for me to consume after all. I found that you have to be sure you can trust a person before you trust them with your food. There are some people that mean well, but certain aspects of the diet just do not stick with them and so they are not reliable when it comes to something as serious as your health and the strictness of this diet. I have found a couple people that I know understand the diet and whom I can trust to make me food and find me food that will be safe for me to consume.
Don't be afraid to let people know that you can't eat something. Don't be afraid that you will hurt people's feelings, because that is not as important as keeping yourself safe. This can mean when someone buys you something that they think is safe for you to have and then you read the label and tell them that you can't as well as when they make a dish for you or offer you something that they have made. If they love you and care about your health and respect your diet, then they won't be too offended and will understand anyway. Related to this is when you go to a restaurant and there is something on the menu that you can have only if they leave off certain components likely and you have to order a special request to do this, don't be afraid to speak up and tell them exactly what you can eat and that you need it prepared this way because you have dietary restrictions and that it is for health reasons so that you can be sure that they will take it seriously. Remember that they are there to serve you and they want your business and good reviews. The customer is always right and if they provide you with poor service, you not only will not recommend them to friends, you will talk poorly of them and let people know that they are an unaccommodating place and that people should not frequent it, and this is the last thing that the establishment wants. So, you know that if you make a request, they best be accommodating it and if anyone gives you a hard time, talk to someone higher up in the chain of command because they won't let it slide if they know what's good for them and their business! I know it can be hard to advocate for yourself at times and speak up to others, but it is a necessary skill for you to gain. Each time you do this, it will get easier and eventually become second nature. I truly believe that this is one of the most important things that someone can learn, especially someone who has a restrictive diet such as the SCD. I believe in you and know that you can do it! If you have any stories about standing up for yourself in this capacity, I would love to hear about them, so please do share! Also, if you have any specific questions about this topic or would like some further advice in this area, please reach out and let me know! That is what I am here for after all! You've got this!
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