Living with family can be tough, but what happens when your allergy clashes with a parent's cooking habits? In this AITA post, a young woman has a severe allergy to prawns, but her mother continues to cook with them. After yet another allergic reaction, the mother becomes angry when the daughter picks them out of her food. Now the daughter is left wondering if she should have just taken medicine after eating her mom's cooking. Who is in the wrong here? Dive into the post to find out.
Woman with prawn allergy faces backlash for not eating mom's food
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Allergy-shaming: Woman faces backlash for not eating mom's food 😞
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Living with family can be tough, especially when they don't respect your health. In this case, a young woman with a prawn allergy is facing backlash from her mom for not eating her food. Despite repeated attempts to explain her allergy, the mom continues to cook with prawns, causing the daughter's eyes to swell shut. But when the daughter picks out the prawns to avoid a reaction during a busy schedule, the mom gets upset and kicks her out of family meals. What should she have done? Is she in the wrong for not eating the prawns and upsetting her mom? Join the conversation in the comments below.
Mom keeps cooking prawns despite daughter's allergy. NTA.
CrystalQueen3000 | CrystalQueen3000
Don't risk it! Stop eating prawns to avoid anaphylactic shock 💥
AnnieJack | AnnieJack
Allergies should be taken seriously, it's not a joke 😷
jlonso | jlonso
🦐 Be cautious of family who intentionally harm you. Move out! 🚪
talibob | talibob
Moving out for my safety due to my mom's ignorance 😔🏠
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Don't let your allergy spoil family time 🍤❌
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Parent of child with allergy supports poster, others suggest Munchausen by proxy.
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Stand up for your health! NTA 🙅🏻♀️🦐
moistletoe | moistletoe
Protect yourself from mom's cooking with an epipen 💉
Ramona_Flours | Ramona_Flours
Mom serves prawns to allergic daughter, thinks she's rude. 👀
StockComprehensive96 | StockComprehensive96
Ignoring food allergies is not ok. NTA, inform another adult.
Hat_Potato | Hat_Potato
Is the mother intentionally putting her daughter in harm's way? 🤔
keesouth | keesouth
Don't let family obligation harm your health 🤒
rightobobo | rightobobo
Food allergies are not a personal challenge, NTA 🙅🏻♀️
crockofpot | crockofpot
Defending against mom's prawn food with helpful tips 🦐
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Mom's cooking could be deadly, move out and stay safe 🙌
Lia_Delphine | Lia_Delphine
Mom knowingly feeds allergic daughter prawns, gets angry when daughter refuses. NTA, mom is being abusive and punishing daughter for having allergies 🙅♀️
TheGingerCynic | TheGingerCynic
Stand up for yourself! 🙌 Allergic to prawns, not to standing up to your mom. NTA!
perrypops | perrypops
Support for not eating mom's food, but beware of her reactions 🍤
Spinach_Sad | Spinach_Sad
Stay safe and carry an EpiPen for shellfish allergies! 🤒
lockmama | lockmama
Cooking with prawns? NTA. Mom's obsession is dangerous 😱
ATVig | ATVig
Mom's prawn obsession causes allergic backlash. NTA stands firm.
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Respect matters, even in food choices 🍤🚫🍴
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Woman faces backlash for not eating prawn-cooked food - NTA
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Stand your ground and prioritize your health 🙌
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Mother's actions towards daughter with prawn allergy are criminal 🦐🚫
ericds1214 | ericds1214
Toxic family dynamics, red flags and allergies 🤮
Nurse_Ratchet_82 | Nurse_Ratchet_82
Stay safe and cook your own meals! 🍲👩🍳
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Feeling the tension? Maybe it's time to move out 😉
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Prawn allergy not common, NTA for not eating mom's food 🍤
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Parents share stories of going above and beyond for allergic children 🍴
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Don't risk your life for your mother's approval 🚫. Allergies are real.
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Mom's actions towards daughter's allergy are considered physical abuse. 😡
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Stand up for your health and boundaries 🙌🏼
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NTA and mother needs therapy. Consider masking your own food.
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Prioritizing health over family expectations. 👌
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No backlash for not eating mom's prawn. NTA 🙌
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Protect yourself and stay safe. Your mother's behavior is concerning.
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Stand up for yourself! You deserve to be heard 🗣️
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Woman with shellfish allergy gets blamed by mom, NTA.
mspolytheist | mspolytheist
Mom forgets daughter's allergy, serves prawns. NTA stands up.
Hetero_Sapian | Hetero_Sapian
Engage with mom to understand why she won't stop using prawns 🍤
TroubledGamestress | TroubledGamestress
Protect yourself first! Don't risk your life for prawns 🦐
HamsterAgreeable2748 | HamsterAgreeable2748
Mom forgets daughter's prawn allergy, commenter suspects ulterior motives 🤔
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Mother intentionally poisoning daughter with prawns? NTA needs help.
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Cook your own meals or move out 🍤🚪
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👍 Stand up against abuse, even from family. #NotTheA**hole
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Supportive comment, NTA. 🤗
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Consulting an allergist and getting an epi-pen is essential 💉
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Questioning the authenticity of the story 🤔
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