You never know when a routine flight might turn into a health emergency. For me, it happened at 30,000 feet when entitled parents tried to stop me from eating a protein bar I medically needed. As someone with Type 1 diabetes, I recognized the warning signs immediately – shaky hands, lightheadedness, the works.
But the mother next to me had other ideas. “My son has sensory issues,” she insisted, demanding I put my snack away. Nevermind that her child showed zero reaction to my food – he was too busy playing games on his expensive tablet. When the drink cart came and they tried to block my access to food entirely, I had to make a scene to get what I needed to avoid passing out.
The best part? After all their fuss about their child’s “needs,” he never even noticed when I ate. Meanwhile, several passengers came to my defense, reminding me that standing up for your health is never wrong – even if it makes entitled people uncomfortable.
