Growing up my little brother had many severe food allergies, including peanuts, tree nuts, and milk (NOT lactose intolerance-- milk ALLERGY!) As his big sis, I was constantly watching out for what he was eating, especially when my parents weren't around. I vivdly remember the handful of times we had a "scare" because he ate something he couldn't have. Watching the look of terror on my brother's face (and my mother's) as he broke out in hives and started to wheeze was just awful. Then my son was born and it turns out he's allergic to peanuts and milk also. No one but my parents could understand why I cried when we got the allergy test results back. I totally hear you. There is still work to be done to raise awareness.