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. My partner Cory was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in January 2026, during my last year of school. Although this is a difficult diagnosis, I took it as an opportunity to learn more and use my nutrition knowledge to help my partner live with their new diagnosis. They were already allergic to peanuts and soy, so this was just another item added to the list. As a queer couple, we know that autoimmune diseases are more common in our community, especially in AFAB individuals. We want to help others on their allergen-free journeys, finding hope and connection through food, safe food and community! Food related illnesses can be isolating, and LGBTQ+ individuals are already predisposed to loneliness and feeling different from others. We hope to create spaces that are welcoming to all, and where communities can support each other through our unique differences.
Our Mission
To empower LGBTQ+ individuals with celiac disease through community and fun, accessible gluten-free resources. To remind us that we are not alone, even if some aspects of self are different from the majority.
Our Projects
Bringing gluten-free joy to the LGBTQ+ community.
Resources & Guides
Hub for everything you need to know about being gluten-free!
Community Support
Connecting and uplifting LGBTQ+, gluten-free folks.
Why a Chameleon?
What do chameleons, LGBTQ+ folks, and individuals with celiac disease all have in common? More than you'd think!
Within the medical community, celiac disease is often referred to as a "clinical chameleon" because it can mimic many other conditions such as, IBS, anemia, and chronic fatigue, and can present with over 200 different symptoms. Like a chameleon blending into its environment, celiac disease can go unrecognized for years, hidden in plain sight. This often leads to delayed diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and people not being taken seriously in their own bodies.
In a different but equally important way, LGBTQ+ individuals often navigate a world that isn't designed with us in mind. Many spaces are built around the assumption of being cisgender and heterosexual, just as most food environments are designed for those who can tolerate gluten. As a result, both queer individuals and those living gluten-free may find themselves feeling overlooked, excluded, or forced to adapt in order to belong. This is not just an inconvenience, it's a gap in access, safety, and representation that deserves attention and change.
Like chameleons, many LGBTQ+ individuals learn to adapt to their environments, sometimes shifting how they express themselves in order to feel safe, accepted, or understood. While chameleons change to survive in the wild, queer people often navigate similar dynamics in social spaces that may not always feel inclusive. This adaptability speaks to resilience, but resilience shouldn't have to come at the cost of authenticity. It also highlights the importance of creating spaces where no one has to hide who they are to feel safe, seen, and celebrated. This is where community becomes essential, not just for belonging, but for advocacy, visibility, and collective change.
I have chosen chameleons to represent Gluten Free Gays because of both their meaning and their intrinsic beauty. Their ability to adapt reflects the lived experiences of our community, while their natural, vibrant, and ever-changing colors serve as a reminder that there is nothing to "tone down" or hide. Their colors are bold, striking, and unapologetically visible, just like our community deserves to be. We are allowed to take up space in our fullest expression, and this space exists to celebrate & support that, and to advocate for a world in which that is the norm.
