lactose free life May 7th

I am lactose intolerant. Throughout my childhood I had to change the way I ate and was not allowed to eat the same things as other kids. At birthday parties I could not eat pizza with everybody and have ice cream on a hot day with my friends. It was really hard to change the way I ate once I found out that was why I had such bad headaches, but once I felt better it came more naturally. I have to eat dairy free products like almond milk and lactose free ice cream. I also have to eat veggie cheese instead of regular. I sometimes eat regular dairy and I will know when I have had too much because I will feel very sick after, but it can be hard to stay away completely. I don't hate being lactose intolerant, but it is harder to eat and I would not wish it on anybody.