Today, writer Becky Morquecho joins us to chat about the challenges of food restrictions and what they've taught her about hospitality. She shares the hardships of her daughter's medically necessary strict diet but also encourages us with big and little ways friends make them feel included in the midst of barbecues and birthday parties. Whether you or your child is gluten-free, diabetic, has a dairy or nut allergy, or a rare metabolic disorder like Becky's daughter, we hope this episode says "We see you!" and maybe even inspires you to keep an extra jar of pickles in the fridge for someone you love.

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Becky encourages us to come alongside friends who can't eat whatever they want; listen to this bonus episode to come alongside friends by Asking Better Questions.

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