The Consequences of Writing a Viral Story That Offended Allergy Moms.

A writer who once offended moms of kids with food allergies with a post on BuzzFeed now regrets it after her own son was diagnosed with severe food allergies. The author reflects on how being an allergy mom adds another layer of fear to parenting and how she now understands the anger and hurt of the allergy mom community. She apologizes for her past insensitivity and hopes for understanding and compassion for her son in the future.