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[–] 21 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I hate milk so much. The taste, the texture. Just the thought of drinking a glass of milk again makes me want to projectile vomit. I had to drink a glass of milk for dinner every night as a kid. I wasn't allowed to leave the table until it was gone. Sometimes I'd sit there for an hour just trying to force myself to drink it. My parents were like, just drink the milk, it's not so bad, get it over with, but it felt like being tortured every night. I was violently ill afterwards almost every time.

Turns out I'm both lactose intolerant and neurodivergent. Yes I was being a little drama queen, but I at least had reasons :)

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Who knew? One-size fits all health guidance doesn't actually work!

    Supporting you, not trying to diminish your experience.

    I was made to spell 'pepsi' before getting caffeinated sugar syrup at dinner. Looking back, that seems like poor decision making on my parents' part, but I can see the good intended behind the act. Hopefully we learn from those that came before... and make new and exciting mistakes!

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  • Weird. I loved milk as a kid and still do. We were never forced to drink it, but we were encouraged a bit. One of my favorite snacks was banana chocolate milk, and I still enjoy a bowl of cold cereal.

    The only thing I was forced to eat as a kid was veggies.

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