@ddon Diseases can be socially isolating, from being ill and not having the energy or social network. I learned from celiac that just ordering gluten free is enough for friends and coworkers to flee (fad diet and all). I always carry healthy granola/protein bars, and batch cook things so that I can freeze portions to take on trips (not easy when flying, but my sourdough GF bread is OK). Most people don't understand why our diets are limited, and feeling like one has to fit in leads to us eating what others eat. Most processed/frozen food is high in sugar and salt and low in nutrition. Lettuce wraps help to limit bread, if the meatballs by themselves are OK. I don't know if a class in healthful cooking would work, because people seem to like junk food. Could your daughter keep an area of the fridge/freezer for your foods? Talking with her could be useful. When I got celiac I got a call from my "best" friend saying "I had a big party and didn't invite you because I didn't know if there was anything you can eat"; afterwards I contacted all my friends and talked about how I enjoy meeting with them, that food is unimportant. Some dismissed me anyway, but all friends are friends in places. You are in a tough place.