Not everyone agrees with it, but it’s pretty common for parents to tell their kids little white lies. Things like Santa Claus being real or the Tooth Fairy leaving money under their pillow are harmless enough.
But what this Redditor went through was far from innocent. She spent her entire life believing she had severe allergies to milk and chocolate, and was never allowed to eat or drink anything that contained them. Then one day, she discovered it was all a lie.
When she confronted her parents, things quickly spiraled into chaos. Read the full story below.
The woman spent her entire life believing she had severe allergies
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Until one day, she discovered it was all a lie fabricated by her parents
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Readers agreed this was a shocking thing to do, with many suggesting the author should distance herself from her parents
The woman later returned with an update, revealing that her mom spiraled out of control after the confrontation
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Readers shared words of support and expressed hope that she was safe
Finally, the author shared one last follow-up to explain what happened next
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