Gluten-free- That’s me. My family- not so much.

I fully enjoyed food that had gluten, but it started to make me ill. After going on a health journey with doctors and allied health professionals, I found out that I had IBS that was triggered mainly by wheat. I want to share my experiences of normalizing living and thriving with a food intolerance. As part of this, I share gluten-free products that gluten-loving and gluten-free people can enjoy together.

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About this blog

This image presents a timeline titled "Blog History," highlighting key milestones in the development of a blog. The timeline begins in 2023, noting when the author started feeling ill and progressively worsened. In Winter and Spring 2024, they sought medical help and were diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). By Summer 2024, they researched IBS treatments and sought community support. In Fall and Winter 2024, they created a blog to connect with other gluten-free individuals, marking a soft launch. Finally, in early 2025, the blog is officially launched.

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Blog Visuals

Left photo: what I typically look like without active IBS symptoms, center photo: what I look like with IBS symptoms, right photo: cartoon illistration of the center photo

When envisioning the look of my blog, I drew inspiration from the chic vibe of the Clare V. website and the bold aesthetic of vintage Money Magazines. This led me to use cartoon-style illustrations of photographs instead of traditional photography. These illustrations help me focus on conveying ideas or experiences rather than presenting specific people, places, or objects.

For example, in the images above, you don’t need to see a photo of me. What I wear or where I am is unimportant to the story in the blog. Instead, an illustration of someone experiencing severe pain and bloating due to IBS—so much that they look pregnant—effectively highlights my point: IBS has profound, visible impacts on a person’s life. This blog isn’t about me; it’s about representing shared experiences of medical symptoms that affect many people.