Today, my mom claimed that lactose intolerance is a "myth" and told me to drink my damn milk because it's good for my bones. FML
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Today, I told my mom that I think I'm lactose intolerant, and that I should go to the doctor to get checked out. She said that I was probably just gassy, and then ordered us a pizza for dinner. FML
Today, my mother offered me some chocolate milk. I took a few gulps before I realized the label said it was raw unpasteurized milk. When I pointed this out to my mother, she asked me what pasteurization is. We might get sick because my mother is the most horrifically ignorant and out-of-touch person on earth. FML
Today, my mom has forbidden me from drinking skim milk, because my sister is upset that I'm skinnier than her. The same sister who refuses to drink any other milk than 2% chocolate. FML
Today, my mom told me she is serving lasagna and Italian cream cake at my bridal shower. I'm severely lactose intolerant, which I have been telling her for years. She responded by telling me, and I quote, "The food is for the guests." FML
Today, in public, one of my mom's friends asked me how on earth did I get so tall. My mom happily scampered to my side and shrieked, "TWO YEARS OF BREAST MILK!" FML
Today, my mom was on the phone when she decided to blurt out that she got me probiotics for my stomach issues. FML
Today, I found out my mom put breast milk in my cereal until I was 7 years old. FML
Today, my mom took medical advice from her friend over mine. Her friend sells cheese and I'm a pharmacist. FML
Today, I'm taking care of my 12-year-old daughter because my ex-wife thought she could cure our daughter's lactose intolerance by sneaking milk into her soy breakfast. The milk had expired. FML
Today, I saw my mom changing the expiry date on milk. She genuinely thought this would make the milk sour later. FML
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Enslaved 38
How can your mom not know this? Especially if she was the one that changed you diapers when you were a youngster and most likely given dairy.
joeyl2008 29
Peanut allergies are a myth too
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Snapdragon289 6
ironically my parents often forget im lactose intolerant and offer me cheese sticks
Geckosrock99 33
I'm lactose intolerant too, OP. It didn't develop until after I graduated high school, though, so my Dad thought I was trying some new age diet for some reason. After Mom finally convinced him I was telling the truth, we tried all sorts of things. Almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, and my favorite, soy milk. Soon, I didn't need any of that because we found Lactaid. It's a lactase enzyme digestive supplement that comes in pill form, chewables, and powder. Just take it with your dairy, and no more troubles. I buy the store name brand and it works just as well. Hopefully it works for you.
H4H 15
Tell her there are others ways to get calcium in your body
delichick 27
My step mom told me a couple years ago my lactose intollerance was in my head, I feel for you..I try to avoid daiey as much as possible (I love butter though), and take my Lactaid pills when Im out. I get the Lactaid milk. Read ingredients on other food too!!! Theres Lactose/milk products in food you wouldnt expect - medication too...depends on how severe your symptoms are, Im really lactose intollerant, so I try and read all ingredients. Good luck!
unholyswiss 19
Something close to this happened to me too, whenever I encountered a particular vegetable. She still wouldn't believe me, even after my throat swelled ******* shut after breathing with it cooked several rooms away. Some people are too stubborn to see it, and hopefully you take good care of yourself and get out of that situation when possible for you. Good luck op
harp 9
Fart in her general direction!
Nova297 23
Try lactaid, it's milk with the lactase enzyme added so there's no intestinal distress ?
naviajack626 16
We aren't even really meant to drink milk or have any dairy. Like all other animals, we were supposed to stop as infants. That's why so many people have an intolerance for it.
Bunnyluver 20
Actually, dairy isn't the healthiest thing for us. By choice, we are the only mammals who still consume dairy after it is needed. Lacking the lactose gene is a real thing, as with other allergies. Maybe your mom should have done more research.
coolname523 3
Sounds like you're *puts on sunglasses* boned!