About Us
Hello! My name is Aiden (left) and this is my partner, Cory. I am a nutrition student passionate about the power of food and helping others live well through it.
Cory was diagnosed with Celiac disease in January 2026 during my final year of school. While the diagnosis was difficult, it became an opportunity for us to learn, adapt, and navigate allergen-free living together. Cory already managed peanut and soy allergies, so gluten-free living became another part of that journey.
As a queer couple, we know autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ communities, especially people assigned female at birth. We created this space to help others find safe food, support, and connection through their own allergen-free journeys.
Food-related illnesses can be isolating, and many LGBTQ+ individuals already experience loneliness and exclusion. Our goal is to build a welcoming community where people can share resources, feel understood, and support one another through our unique experiences.
Our Mission
To empower LGBTQ+ individuals with Celiac disease through community, connection, and fun, accessible gluten-free resources, reminding each person that they do not have to navigate food allergies or chronic illness alone.
What do chameleons, LGBTQ+ folks, and individuals with celiac disease all have in common?
Within the medical community, Celiac disease is often called a "clinical chameleon" because it can present in over 200 symptoms and mimic like conditions such as IBS, anemia, or chronic fatigue. Like a chameleon blending into its environment, Celiac disease can go unnoticed for years, often leading to delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and patients not being taken seriously.
In a different but connected way, LGBTQ+ individuals and those living gluten-free often navigate systems not designed with them in mind. Many environments assume heterosexual, cisgender experiences just as many assume gluten tolerance, which can lead to exclusion, invisibility, or the need to constantly adapt in order to belong. For many queer people, this adaptation can look like shifting expression to feel safe or accepted, reflecting resilience while also highlighting the need for spaces where authenticity is not something that needs to be hidden.
Chameleons were chosen to represent Gluten Free Gays because of their symbolism of adaptation and visibility. While they can blend in, they are also naturally vibrant and striking, reminding us that nothing about us needs to be hidden or "toned down." This space exists to celebrate that visibility, support community, and advocate for a world where everyone can take up space in their fullest expression.
