Imagine discovering that your entire life has been built on a lie. One 19-year-old young man faced this harsh reality when he found out that his parents had lied to him about his allergies. For as long as he could remember, he believed he was allergic to dairy, wheat, and legumes. But after a suspicious incident involving brownies at a family gathering, he decided to get tested for allergies. The results were shocking! Let’s dive into his story.
A Life of Restrictions

A Different Kind of Childhood

The Birthday Brownie Incident

Aunt’s Panic

Mother’s Odd Reaction

Suspicion Grows

Seeking the Truth ️♂️

Blood Test Results

Confronting Mom

Mother’s Defense ️

Ungrateful or Justified? ♂️

Deceived for 19 Years, What Now?
After discovering that his parents had lied to him about his allergies for his entire life, this young man is left feeling betrayed and unsure of what to think. His mother insists that her actions were for his own good, citing his overall health and success as proof. But is that enough to justify the deception? Is he ungrateful for questioning his parents’ actions, or is he justified in feeling deceived? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Mom lied about life-threatening allergies, NTA for feeling betrayed.

NTA. OP’s mom lied about their allergies, causing unnecessary panic and effort for their aunt and others. Cut contact until she understands the severity of her actions.

Engaging debate on veganism for pets. Dogs can be vegan, cats can’t.

Discover the cheesy adventure and its aftermath

Supportive comments suggest OP is NTA and recommend r/raisedbynarcissists

Mom lied about son’s allergies, NTA for feeling betrayed.

Discovering his allergies were a lie, OP’s mom may have MSBP . But at least he gets to try all the cheeses now

Mother lies about son’s allergies, shames him for not being grateful.

Discovering the truth about his allergies, ruined his relationship.

Ethical dilemma discussed in short and sweet exchange. NTA.
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Supportive comment and helpful resource for mom’s possible eating disorder

Teaching healthy habits doesn’t require lying to your child

NTA. Commenter shares experience of EpiPen use, warns of dangers.

Mother’s manipulative behavior caused a major breach of trust. NTA.

When you try to be a good parent but rice cakes happen

Setting healthy boundaries after a manipulative relationship

Let people choose their own diet. And Hawaiian rolls

Betrayed by parents, commenter empathizes with OP’s trust issues
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Redditors sympathize with OP’s insane parents and offer support.

Lying about diet can cause trust issues later in life

Parents lied about life-threatening allergy for 19 years. NTA.

Debate over Paleo diet’s existence and credibility

Discovering the truth about his allergies, NTA takes control.

Allergic to people? This NTA comment section is wild

Encouraging advice on managing food allergies with professional help

Family lies about allergies, should dad be cut off?

Mother lied about allergies, violated autonomy. NTA for feeling upset

Parenting done right

Mother lied about allergies, commenter shares own parenting experience.

Encouraging NTA comment with food recommendations

Discovering a life-long lie from your own mother

Asserting independence from overbearing family with NTA judgement
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Commenter sympathizes with OP’s shocking allergy discovery and suggests cutting off parent.

Discovering the truth about his allergies, OP is finally free
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A cautionary reminder to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Betrayed by mom’s lie about allergies. What else is hidden?

Commenter suggests therapy for allergy-related Munchausen’s by proxy.

Allergy tests require consuming allergen for accuracy

Step-monster faked gluten allergies in siblings, control issues at play

Mom throws away fake Epipen, commenters support OP’s freedom

Share your food pics with her! NTA wins.

Mom put him on restricted diet without medical reason and lied.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and questions trust in mother

Curious about the mother’s diet, but NTA, indulge away

Commenter questions if discovery of allergies is abuse.

Misdiagnosed allergies due to insane parents

Faking a child’s medical condition is a crime

Enjoy the cake, you’re not the a**hole

Mother lied about allergies, NTA commenter advises distancing from her ♂️

Discovering his allergies was a shock, but discovering the truth…

Rediscovering oneself after a shocking truth about allergies

Mother’s breach of trust causes emotional damage. NTA.

Parent lied about life-threatening allergies, NTA for being upset

Indulge in some cake, guilt-free!

Commenter references Aladdin in NTA thread
