I didn’t realize I was lactose intolerant for the longest time. I just assumed everyone had some food that gave them the booboos and it was just the price of living. I thought intolerance was synonymous with allergy, and since it didn’t kill me, I just assumed I didn’t have it.

How I found out:

Me: I sure do love ice cream. Sucks that it makes me stomach hurt.

Friend: So you’re lactose intolerant?

Me: Oh, no, no. Ice cream and milk have just always messed up my stomach.

Friend:

Me:

Friend: That’s what lactose intolerance is.