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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Top comments
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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joeyl2008 29
Peanut allergies are a myth too
ADOG2645 17
So is herpes
collinchildress 12
??
MidnaLink 35
^If only they were myths.
Bunnyluver 20
Oh yeah, because trying to avoid being sick to my stomach and nausea means I'm not hungry enough to eat peanut butter..
dudeutookhrs 24
But not so good for your GI system...
anyagrande 31
As well as that, the calcium you absorb from milk is not able to be used in your bones very well- scientists aren't sure why yet but they think it may be to do with the galactose in milk. As well as that, milk also has lots of saturated fat, so its better to get your calcium from whole plant foods, such as green vegetables.
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.
Rismint 6
Lactose intolerance can develop over time.
andrmac 25
Your allergies change every 7 years or so.
brezzyanna 17
It's uncommon for little kids to be lactose intolerant, it usually develops in teen years or early adulthood.
LyricaSilvan 30
The simple answer is ignorance.
BlockOfRedStone 25
This is the kind of stuff you learn in High School Biology classes. There's a simple scientific explanation to Lactose Intolerance and it only takes a few minutes and a visual aid to teach it to someone.
jttorkildson 21
Forcing you to drink milk is pretty shitty. If she won't listen to reason and understand that she's causing you pain, I think you should pour out her milk, rinse out the bottle and put your non-dairy alternative of choice in there.
anyagrande 31
Or you could just shit in her bed when you get a sore stomach from being forced to drink the milk :)))
NostalgiaFreak9 43
Sorry your mother is an idiot.
nonsensical 26
Suggest lactose-free milk? It's still milk and it won't be dangerous for you. I'm sorry your mother's ignorance is affecting your well being.
neawalkerthebear 15
Op I'm really sorry. Your moms inconsiderate ways could really hurt you.. Hopefully she will wise up and have a doctor talk sense into her about your condition.
sky_R03 12
You should tell her that drinking milk can actually decrease your bone density.
Hirooooochan 10
I'm lactose intolerant as well the symptoms are definitely not a myth. See if she'll be willing to replace milk with either soy or almond milk.
whysojealous 18
She's probably anti-vaccine too considering her logic