Allergies are nothing to sneeze at—they can have a very serious impact on health and impair your daily life. Not being able to eat certain foods, worrying whenever you’re around plants or animals, it can all be exhausting. However, some people who aren’t allergic to anything might not truly understand how uncomfortable and anxiety-inducing your struggles are.
Redditor u/ThrowAway44228800 asked the AITA online group for an impartial verdict regarding an intense spot of family drama. She shared how she called her parents out in public because they wouldn’t take her dairy allergy seriously, believing they’d already cured it when she was younger. You’ll find the full story as you scroll down. Oh, and keep in mind that dairy allergy and lactose intolerance aren’t the same, but more on that below. Bored Panda has reached out to the author for comment, and we’ll update the article as soon as we hear back from her.