I think this might have to do with everyone in your family changing. The AS is a catalyst for the change. I know my mom was NOT someone who could even stand to make Kraft dinner in the kitchen so she would definitely had been against the diet (and probably would have came up with a bunch of excuses why). She told me by grade 5 or 6 that I was old enough to make my own lunches so I brought Little Debbies to school every day.

Since the ship is brought into a storm, everyone has their opinion on how to deal with it. The problem is, everyone deals how they're comfortable dealing and usually don't open their mind to other ways in the midst of a storm. They deal and find out how well they did and make adjustments for the next one (if they're smart). If the diet has helped you, you need to prove that to them. Also you probably need to handle all of the concerns they have about the effects of the diet as well. Its unfortunate that we all have been brought up to believe medical doctors at their word every time- they're only human- and often times the effects of western treatments are more dangerous than the disease. We even watch an actor play one on TV and are more likely to buy the product they're holding! All this being said, I have tried the NSD and am trying it right now. I don't know how I could have screwed it up for over 2 years, but I may be going the medical route in the near future... do what works, with the least amount of side effects.

Its hard sometimes to honour our parents. But we must. Be thankful that you have one that's involved in finding a solution. Respect and honour are 2 different things. Sometimes I have such a hard time with my mother's opinions and thoughts but in the end all that really matters is where her heart is.

Hey, somebody stole my quote! - Me