If you're lactose intolerant, then you know the struggle of always being aware of what you eat. You have a system for yourself—a certain way (not to mention, when and where) to eat things that contain lactose, the things you can "get away" with eating, and the things you just straight up avoid with disgust due to past near death experiences. In a chaotic world of milk, cheese, yogurt, cheesecake, cream cheese, sour cream...it's a constant struggle. Being lactose intolerant sucks, and while the lactose free product aisles are slowly growing (I thank God everyday for that!), there are still things people always badger you about. Without further ado, here are twelve things lactose intolerant people always hear, see, cry about later:

*Disclaimer: This article contains a high amount of sarcasm. If you don't understand and/or are allergic to it, I would advise you to approach with caution or in severe cases, don't read it. Save yourself while you can.

1. "You don't have milk? What am I supposed to drink with these cookies?!"

Literally anything else, dude. Water, juice, soda, anything that is liquid. I promise you, you'll be okay. Unless you want a sip of my Lactaid milk, there's a new rule in town: BYOM - Bring Your Own Milk.

2. "Dairy-free milk, cheese, and ice cream aren't real. They don't count as dairy products and they never will."

It's bad enough I can't eat things with lactose in it and your constant negativity is not appreciated. In fact, your negativity towards my lactose-free products are not allowed within hundred feet of me. Let my crappy digestive system live!

3. When you're at a restaurant and all of your friends order dessert but you're just sitting there like..."I guess I'm done?"

That dreadful moment where the server asks if your table wants any dessert and within moments, you hear what you've dreaded the most: the chorus of happy, "Yes!" and the dull murmur of confusion when you stay quiet and shake your head as a "No!" You bow your head down almost in prayer but instead, you're just hardcore questioning God why he made you so lactose intolerant that you can't eat that chocolate cake everyone else is digging into.

4. "So do you, like, fart a lot if you eat cheese?"

If I had a dollar every time someone asked me this, I would have as much money as someone winning the lottery. Yeah, I fart. Yeah, I bloat. Yeah, my stomach hurts. Yeah, I emit gas. Occasionally, I poop. Sometimes, I throw up. I have the same bodily functions as you do. They function the same exact way. Disrespecting my bodily functions means you're disrespecting yours. Let's play nice. We're all friends here, right?

5. "Do you have your Lactaid pills with you?"

I always come prepared. These pills are my lifeline to that box of extra large cheese pizza sitting on the table across from me. They are my savior when it comes to that huge birthday cake that's about to be devoured. I got you fam, and I got these pills. Don't worry about me. I'll just be downing three or four or sometimes six of these before my meals so I can treat myself to a wonderful dairy product every once in a while.

6. "How can you live without eating ice cream?"

Yeah...funny thing is that I don't. I can't live without ice cream. It's a way of life (I have credible sources to back this up) If I eat ice cream, you probably won't see me for the next two days, but, honestly, that's a risk I'm willing to take.

7. Seeing "May Contain Milk" on the ingredients list on food.

I had such high hopes for you, salad dressing. And you, garlic bread. And you mashed potatoes. The never ending list goes on...

8. "Let's make Mac N' Cheese. Ya know, extra cheesy with extra extra cheese - how it's supposed to be. Wait...never mind. I'm so sorry."

I'm so sorry we can't make mac n' cheese for dinner. I know how much you love it and when we make dinner, I feel very bad having to turn the option down. However, if you ever want to make it when you're on your own, I will be cheering you on from the sidelines. I'm your cheerleader. For now though, let's stick with a meal without cheese? I promise I'll help make it taste just as good.

9. "Is it okay if I ate this cheesecake in front of you?"

Yes? No? Maybe? I feel like it's implied that I might despise you just a little bit, but you can't really blame me. I'm not the boss of you - go for it. All that I ask is that you cherish that cheesecake with your life. Savor each and every bite. Just know how precious your ability to digest lactose is. You don't know what you got till it's gone. Seriously.

10. "Just try a little. I mean, how bad could it be?"

This happens too much and too often. Don't make this harder than it already is. I don't want that grilled cheese sandwich and I'm almost positive you don't want to see the aftermath of what happens when I do. Let's call it a truce - I'll stick to what I can eat and you eat a few bites for me. Compromises.

11. When you meet someone who's lactose intolerant too.

I mean bonding over the hardships and struggles almost seems necessary at this point. There's a strong connection when you see the other person pulling out their pills or reluctantly saying no to a lactose-filled product. It's almost as if you've met a long lost family member after years. No one understands the happiness and indescribable love you instinctively feel for that person.

12. "I"m sorry you're lactose intolerant. I admire you for it, though, I don't know how you do it."

It's a double-edged sword. A bittersweet compliment. Thanks for admiring my self control but I know you're secretly thanking everything and everyone that you are not lactose intolerant. It's okay. I'm going to indulge in the fact that you admire me for my flaws. It makes the process of not being able to eat anything a little bit easier. And sometimes, it gives me a little push to somewhat appreciate the fact that I'm lactose intolerant. Gotta love what you are, right? Even if it's impending doom from every dairy product ever.