We all have what we like and what we don't like. It's human nature. So you don't have to blame anyone for not liking what you like. In life, we all have our differences, and that's more of a reason why a number 9 to you might seem like a number 6 to someone else.
I remember many times when I got scolded by my mum for not being able to eat onions. I dislike it a lot. The only moments when I find myself eating onions are when they are blended and don't even show in the meal.
But when sliced, it is like I am poisoned. My mum has always wanted to see me learn how to eat it so she sliced it so small at times and did not allow me to be aware she did.
She did it one day and sliced it so big inside the rice we were eating that day. I was so hungry so I didn’t even care to look at the meal and it didn't even appear on it. I felt she just sliced a little quantity into the meal. After taking a few spoons, I enjoyed the food so much that I started rushing it. At some point, I munched my teeth on something softer than the rice.
Immediately I knew that it was onions. I don't know what came up with my body system. I vomited all that I ate that day. Since then Mum realized that I wasn’t just trying to be picky, but truly allergic to taking onions.
How do I cope when I am served a meal with onions outdoors?
This has been a great challenge for me, I have always wanted to eat freely without the phobia of throwing up in public. But I can’t tell them not to prepare the meal without onions and most times you get served with others.
There was a naming ceremony I attended some years back. Everyone was served rice and meat, the moment I realized the rice had sliced onions over it I quickly asked if there were other meals available, and then I was told I could take semolina. I opted for that even though I don't like taking swallow meals outside. It was still a better choice.
Many times when I was served then I would have to pick out onions separately from the meal so I could enjoy the meal. I know it’s irritating to some other people, but I don't see it that way at all. I would just overlook and start doing my thing regardless of what people say.
Where I have the most pain are times, when I would have to reject the food, served just because of the onions in it, and even go hungry instead.
Would I get to start eating meals with onions over time?
Presently I don't see myself eating meals with onions anytime soon. But I think it’s something I can get over. There were times when I was allergic to eating vegetable salad, but with time I started to take a salad and it’s become one of my favourite meals.
I guess if I made up my mind and decided that I would start taking it, I might find it delicious just like everyone else.
Here is my response to the #MayInleo prompt day 24 You can check out more HERE
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