Teen With Allergies Faces Criticism After Having Reaction

A teenager with allergies faced criticism after having an allergic reaction at a friend’s house. The group of friends would regularly hang out and chip in money for food, with the host providing the meal. When one friend’s parents offered to cook instead of ordering pizza, the teenager mentioned her allergies, but the dad didn’t take criticism well and continued to make food with ingredients she couldn’t eat. After avoiding the meals for a while, the teen decided to join in again, but ended up having an allergic reaction. When she tried to quietly take some Benadryl, her friends noticed and the situation quickly escalated. Some friends criticized her for being attention-seeking, while others were concerned for her well-being. The dad eventually gave her the money back and told her not to eat there again, leaving the teenager worried about losing her friends. Was she in the wrong? Read more to find out.

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A Sunday evening hangout turned into a disaster for an 18-year-old girl with allergies. Her friend’s dad who cooked the meal didn’t take criticism well and continued to serve meals that she couldn’t eat. After being clear about her issues and allergies, she decided to join in on the meal again, but it turned out to be something she was allergic to. Not wanting to confront them or be a burden, she ate some and had an allergic reaction. Her friends’ reactions were mixed, with some being concerned and others calling her an attention seeker. The girl is now questioning if she’s in the wrong and doesn’t want to lose her friends. What do you think? Should she have spoken up earlier, or was it her friend’s responsibility to accommodate her allergies? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Teen with allergies faces criticism after having a reaction , but commenters agree that the dad is the biggest AH here .

Dealing with food insecurity, anxiety, and allergies. NTA for reacting.

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Carla and her dad are the only a**holes here NTA

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Speak up about your allergies and take control. ESH.

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