My first and last entry was almost a year and a half ago when I found this community and I realized I wasn’t alone.

I hope my update and journey brings some hope to those who feel belittled or hindered by our limited choice in food. I went to a doctor soon after discovering this site and he laughed at me. My friends say he’s a quack doctor but still, it was really hard... maybe I should get a second opinion???
Anyhow. Recently I tried Hello Fresh (a meal order/delivery site) where I can personally choose and make what I eat each week. It has really helped me. There are things I cannot and will not eat of course, but whatever I make I try one bite at least. They usually have the same items which is nice whether it’s chicken, beef, rice, potatoes fries, etc.. If I despise something in the box I won’t put it in my food. First trying the box I was petrified and ate by the trash and with water. I ate very slowly and by myself. Yet, now I feel more comfortable with some of the foods. I realize making my own food like that makes it easier for me to try. It has helped me to not only begin to venture out if not in public then at least in the privacy of my home but it has also gotten me to see which foods, textures, deter me the most. Whether it’s things that touch together like tacos (I made it but just stared at it afterwards), soft, or soupy textures it’s helped me little bit. Now I just hope I can slowly begin to venture out more, maybe even in public. At least my parents love the “restaurant-quality” food I make now.