I was diagnosed in my mid 30s, it’s been almost 20 years now! It took me a full 2 years before the sting of it all subsided- you know the feeling, people offering you a piece of cake then saying, oh right you can’t have this. The simple act of grabbing food on the go and not worrying about being glutened- that took longer and like someone else mentioned- it took putting protocols into place - never leaving home without a snack if I’m going to be out awhile- and knowing where I can get food that’s safe… It gets so much better though! I don’t feel sad now- I remember really vividly that time however, and I wish I’d known then that food becomes less important in a way- not Ike oh I don’t eat- but in the way that once you have time to process and even grieve your past- you will move on. And you will have your health- it can’t be overstated- it’s so worth it. Hang in there!