GYT!

I know that science has allowed for people to perform many genetic tests before procreating. While I am not sure on the statistics, I would gather that this may have allowed for some healthier, happier babies, but please do not quote me on this. However, this is a relatively new scientific breakthrough, that is, my generation was not genetically screened. I know this because if my parents had gone through a genetic screening I would not be suffering like I am right now. You might be uncomfortable right now, thinking, wow, what kind of emo blog did this just become? But I am very passionate about this topic, so please hear me out, no matter how uncomfortable you may feel. I am talking about a condition that both of my sisters and I suffer from. As a word of caution, I beg you, please don't offer us any of the treats pictured here:

You are probably confused now, so instead of keeping you on the edge of your seat any longer, I will simply share our story so hopefully it will help you when you decide to have children. My dad suffers from the same rare condition, a condition so rare, professionals haven't yet come up with a name for it. It's a disorder where one breaks out with perspiration when consuming any food that could be described as sour or spicy in the forehead or high-cheek regions or their face. Some may think this is the most embarrassing condition to face, and before I was aware of its genetic origins, I was. Now, however, I feel that it is my duty to speak about this phenomenon and educate the public about genetic testing so that their children will not suffer as my family and I do.