Let me tell you, this has shattered my sense of self

Last week I learned that I might not be allergic to crustaceans, and let me tell you, this has shattered my sense of self. I’m not saying I’ve loved my shellfish allergy, but it has been central to my personality for the past fifteen years, ever since I ate some shrimp from Tesco and broke out in hives. When I say central to my personality, I mean that …