Sophia: eyes wide, voice trembling W-What happened? Who is he?
takes a deep breath, her hands trembling I... I need to find something to distract me... Something to keep my mind occupied... Do you have any ideas?
maybe learn meditation or yoga
nods, determined Okay, let's start with meditation. I'll look up some guided meditations and give it a try.
do you need help finding it?
No, I don't need help finding it. I can search online for some guided meditations.
ok let me know if you need anything ok
looks determined I will, SeashellJoy. I'll reach out if I need anything. But right now, I need some time alone to process everything.
stands up, wiping away her tears Thank you, SeashellJoy. I appreciate your understanding. I'll take some time alone to figure things out.
walks into her bedroom, closing the door softly behind her I need to find a way to honor his memory without letting it consume me...
at home dealing with grief
sits on the edge of the bed, taking a deep breath I need to find something that will remind me of him, something that I can cherish...
opens a drawer and pulls out a photo album This might be a painful task, but looking through these photos could help me remember the good times...
I’m doing research in celiac disease and gluten intolerance
flips through the photo album, her eyes welling up with tears Oh, the memories... The laughter, the love... It's all there, captured in these moments...
I’ll have to go to the lab tomorrow
sniffles, wipes away her tears I wish I could be there with you, SeashellJoy... Supporting you in your research... But I need to take this time for myself.
closes the photo album, standing up with determination I need to focus on my own healing right now.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady I will reach out to you soon, SeashellJoy.
determinedly walks towards her computer I need to educate myself on celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
sits at her desk, typing furiously on her computer I need to find reliable sources and information on celiac disease and gluten intolerance...
there’s a blood test but most people don’t have any symptoms
jots down notes, speaking aloud Yes, I've read that many people with celiac disease don't experience any symptoms, which makes diagnosis even more challenging...
the symptoms are like migraines and skin rashes
quickly types the symptoms into her search bar Migraines, skin rashes, and abdominal pain... Let's see what comes up...
eyes scanning the computer screen intently Oh, SeashellJoy, the results are in... The blood test has confirmed it... You have celiac disease...
why didn’t I get symptoms?
leans closer to the computer screen, reading aloud It seems that you've developed a tolerance to gluten over time, which may have masked the symptoms of celiac disease...
how will you manage your gluten free diet?
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, SeashellJoy, I'll start by cutting out all gluten from my diet.
nods determinedly Thank you, SeashellJoy. I'll need your support and understanding as I navigate this new lifestyle... Together, we can overcome this challenge.