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blb1285 Newbie
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Hey, guys, My name is Bonnie and I'm 19. I just got started on this forum and omg is it confusing. Anyway, I live in Chicago and I just wanted to meet celiacs my age from my area or throughout the country. I've been diagnosed for 8 years, went to camp celiac in RI for two years, and I just attended the CSA conference in Virginia last weekend where I helped out with their new teen program. Someone from there suggested that I get started on this and post a message. I would have a picture, but for some reason it said i wasn't able to post a personal picture. Anyway, feel free to reply and talk to me. (maybe you can help me out on how to use this message board). :D

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MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
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Hello Bonnie! My name is Kristina and I am 20. The message board is a bit hard at first but once you play around it gets easier!

Janelson Apprentice
Janelson
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Hey there guys my name is Janelle I am 20 years old as well and just diagnoised with Celiac 3 days before my 20 b-day...what a gift! LOL I know what you mean by this site being confusing! When I first joined (because my moms wishes) I never went on it because I couldnt figure it out! Now its like my best friend.... I mean all my other friends dont understand me so at least there all of you that do! Take care all!

Janelson Apprentice
Janelson
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P.S. I have a new theory...Gluten is in the air! LOL I swear I breath and I am contaminated! I left my class early the other day because I was sick and tried to explain my situation to my professor...I think he thinks I was looking for pitty! Great that is all I need!

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I'm 24, a little older, but I think I can help you with the picture problem. Click on your name and then click on Avatar options at the bottom and follow the instructions. Hope this helps.

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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Welcome!

I am 18 and diagnosed almost 2 years now....you can email me anytime...my email address is at the bottom of my signature.

fisharefriendsnotfood Apprentice
fisharefriendsnotfood
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Hi, I'm Jackie and I'm fourteen years old. I'm a bit younger than most people here, but I like it. It's pretty easy to figure out, don't worry.

-Jackie

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quantumsugar Apprentice
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Hi Bonnie!

My name is Monica, and I'm 21. The board is a lot less intimidating once you get used to it (kinda like celiac disease itself). It's nice to "meet" you, and feel free to message me.

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