We Built the Kitchen First...
- Victoria
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read

We built an entire kitchen out of glass, stainless steel, and silicone.
We glove up to cook. We inspect every ingredient. We don't eat out. We only eat food that is certified gluten-free, dairy-free, oat-free, and organic.
We aren't meticulous because we are extreme or over the top. But because our son, Eli, deserves to eat and breathe safely. Because “just a trace” isn’t just a trace for him. Because after a single exposure, Eli is glutened, fatigued, congested, mouth breathing, exhausted, and in pain, for weeks...
He’s Only 10. And He Understands It All.
He inspects his own food. He reads every label. He washes his hands and keeps them clasped together until he picks up his fork to eat, never touching anything else until his plate is safely in the sink.
He accepts when something has to be taken away… without protest, just with quiet strength and understanding.
That’s What Breaks My Heart Most.
He never complains. He understands. He adapts. But he shouldn’t have to.
And he deserves more than to survive in isolation. He deserves to live without getting sick.
He deserves to have friends. He deserves to belong somewhere that doesn’t require him to compromise to participate. He deserves community.

So we created Evernorth, a nonprofit community for people like Eli... for individuals and families who live this way because they have to, and for those who choose to live in alignment.
If you’re out there too… we see you. We’re building this for you. You're not alone anymore. Soon, Evernorth will be tangible, and you will have a physical place to belong.
And Eli can’t wait to meet you.
We are Evernorth.
This is what we live.
🖤 Victoria | Founder