So now it was wrong to ask for help. Well, you know what? I have learnt my lesson. The advice from some was not well intentioned at all and you know it. It was hurtful and came from a place of judgement. I have come to expect that from christians but for some reason posted here anyway. Who knows what I was thinking.

You are rude and judgemental. We are not sweeping this under carpet. How dare you even assume such a thing. Her feelings are heard. My concern is that if she doesn't learn how to let it go, it could ruin who she is and how she interacts with people. I asked for help and I received nothing but criticisim from most of the people who replied. You have just added to the hurt.

Janet, thank you! I do want what is best for her (my dd). I see that this could ruin the way she views men, fathers and people that she trusts forever. I don't want her to be harmed from her own unforgiveness. I don't expect her to forgive until she is ready to, but I don't want anger to take over and make it impossible. Thank you to everyone else who responded to my question. It has given me a lot to think about.

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Lifestream is very good. I don't know if you can get it over there though. :001_smile:

This does seem to be an age when kids are wiped out. I was talking to a friend of mine who's daughter has been at home from school for the last three weeks. This episode started with someone spraying perfume in the child's face. Since then, she has intermittent sore tums, headaches, lethargy and a general feeling of unwellness. She also has large, dark rings under her eyes. also both my daughter's went through something similar at the same age. I would definately consult a naturopath. Modern medicine doesn't always have an answer to the hard questions and often just apply band aids in the from of toxic medicine that can have many unwanted side effects. Even it is auto immune (and it does sound possible with the rashes etc) there are a lot of nautural roads you can go down. I have an auto immune (RA) which I was diagnosed with at 13, and I am 40 and doing fine. Get her bloods done again and consult a naturopath. And best of luck!! :001_smile:

We were given none. While gluten is not an allergy (celiac) for us, it has to be avoided just like it is. Cross contamination was something we learnt about the hard way. I didn't feel alone in spite of the lack of medical support. I don't really like dr's too much anyway! :rolleyes:

We are big rice and bean fans. I can't be bothered cooking the beans from scratch so I use tinned organic black beans, red kidney, chickpeas, haricot, etc., etc. I put in organic tinned chopped tomatoes, garlic, chillis from the garden, onion etc, and have that for lunch or dinner. I try and make it different by combining different beans and different spices. We also stirfry veges and bung them in with the rice and some tamari and sesame oil. I also make a rice pudding with coconut milk, nutmeg or mixed spice and vanilla. It is very rich, but lovely on a cold day or evening. Mmmm. We love rice! :tongue_smilie::tongue_smilie::tongue_smilie::tongue_smilie:

Dd12 stays in the car on her own if she wants, but only if I am no longer than 5 minutes. She has the cellphone, two dogs and (apparently!) ninja fighting skills! I have to be able to see her from the shop that I am in and it has to be a cool day, temp wise. :auto:

Make sure the chicken is organic free reange, or your friends body will really go bonkers! And, not in a good way! What a lovely thing you are doing for her! I wish I had a friend like you! :hat: *How about sushi? *Or a vege stirfry, easy on the 'fry' part of it - if you use coconut oil, go for it! *Organic brown rice with poached fish and steamed veges would be lovely jubbly. A bit of tamari on the side would also be tasty. *A raw vege salad with flaxseed oil and herb dressing. It wouldn't have to be fancy. Simple food with lots of colour from carrots, broccoli and sprouts so it is lovely to look at would be delish! :001_smile: :001_smile: :001_smile:

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Well, I am SO GLAD I am not the only grown up who loves smilies! I have felt a bit "in the closet" about it really! :001_tt1: I can't believe we are only allowed four! :smilielol5:There are so many to choose from... :svengo::001_tongue:

Welcome to my world. My dd12 is GF and all dairy free. If it is the right 'diet' for your child, any inconvenience makes up for the fact that your kid is happy and healthy and you will LOVE the diet and wonder why you hadn't done it years ago! :D

Crikey! We have been paying $1.80 per litre for quite some time and it went up today again. Cheese is $13.00 for 1kg and milk is about $3.10 per litre. We no longer buy cheese, milk or any other dairy product. It takes $100 to fill up my tank in our car now and I do that twice a week sometimes.

You could try a teatree oil or sandalwood shampoo that doesn't have SLS or other nasties in it. :)