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Triangle Support?


SouthernCeliacGirl

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SouthernCeliacGirl Newbie

Is there a support group in the triangle (Raleigh/Durham area)?


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phakephur Apprentice

There is, but I don't think it's very active.

Here's a link

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If you don't get a reply when you contact them, try this e-mail instead warli001@duke.edu

Sarah

  • 3 weeks later...
SouthernCeliacGirl Newbie

Still trying to find people in Raleigh? Anyone out there??

SouthernCeliacGirl Newbie

Anyone from the Raleigh area? The support group here isn't very active, so I'd love to meet some new people.

olalisa Contributor

Welcome!!

I'm from the Raleigh area and tried to contact the TGIG group numerous times. I finally emailed their webmaster after the other contact person never replied and he did write back. He basically said that the group isn't active (lack of attendance/interest) and that the leaders were just burned out. I'm trying to decide if I have enough time/energy to try to breathe life into an official support group or if some of us should just maybe meet informally from time to time. Whaddya think?

ladydi Newbie

Hi

I am from Apex and would like to get to know some fellow celiacs also. Would be glad to be a part of an official or unofficial group.

Diane

olalisa Contributor

Welcome, Diane! and check your email :)

Hey...we have three. that's enough for a group, right?

Let's do this thing!


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  • 3 weeks later...
SouthernCeliacGirl Newbie

I haven't been on here in a while b/c I was frustrated with getting no replies, but I would love to meet you two! I'm not sure yet how to send an e-mail through this, but once I figure it out I'll send you one. Hope to talk to you soon!

Lisa Mentor

Hey, don't forget about me.

I am in Edenton (about two hours east of Raleigh).

SouthernCeliacGirl, I am sorry that you did not feel welcome here or ignored. But that is not the first time that I have heard that. :( Try it again, perhaps it will be different. Tarheels are growing in numbers!

Lisa

  • 1 month later...
MrsWufie Newbie

I'm in Cary and would LOVE a suppport group or even just a group to bounce ideas and food finds with (like some yummy NO GLUTEN cheese puffs I found at Kroger).

I'm so new to this and feel (minus the two books I got at Borders and a supportive husband and family) kind of alone with this.

Thanks!

~B

Lisa Mentor

B:

This is the best support group that you can find. Everyone here on this site is wonderfully informative and the rule here is that there are no stupid questions. Everything that you could possible want/need to know is here.

The recipe section is boundless.

Welcome and always feel free to ask away.

Lisa

ladydi Newbie
I'm in Cary and would LOVE a suppport group or even just a group to bounce ideas and food finds with (like some yummy NO GLUTEN cheese puffs I found at Kroger).

I'm so new to this and feel (minus the two books I got at Borders and a supportive husband and family) kind of alone with this.

Thanks!

~B

You're not alone! I have been gluten free for about 2 1/2 years now and it gets to be a lot easier.

We are very lucky to have Whole Foods and Trader Joe's as you said, but I have found that buying my bread mixes etc from Amazon is even easier. I also get a lot of flours from the Asian Market at South Hills. Of course, this all depends on how much baking you like to do. Lowes foods on Kildaire Farms Road carries a small selection in their frozen foods, waffles, Amy's frozen meals and breads.

There are a few of us locally that have said we'd like to get together, but have not done it yet. Busy lives of course. Ask any questions you have and I will be pleased to help.

  • 4 weeks later...
UNCHeel Rookie

I'm here in N.Raleigh so if you all get together please let me know.:)

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