SIMON’S teacher came over with a tray of prawn rolls. “Here you go, Simon!” she said, offering him one. Much as he loved to eat the roll, Simon declined and explained that he could not eat prawns. That was not the first time he had yearned for forbidden foods at parties or felt alienated from other kids. He often wondered why he could not be like other eight-year olds and eat whatever he fancied without the risk of turning into a red, swollen monster, covered with hives or unsightly rashes and at times, even vomit.
Meanwhile, back at home, Simon’s mother worried that he would defy her instructions on foods to avoid at his class party. In fact, Simon’s food allergy has made his whole family emotionally exhausted with constant fears of life-threatening allergic reactions, guilt, resentment, stress and anxiety.
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