Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Family Understanding IBS

I have had IBS - C for quite a few years with the last 1 year being the worst. Since I have really taken on the challenge of figuring out my triggers I do not always get the support of my family, especially on vacation. At times I feel like I am dampering their lives, and my 12 year old really makes me feel like it. None of them have IBS and want to eat whatever they want but I am the cook and the one who is struggling, so I cook the way I can eat so I don't stumble and fall (a healthier way of life). Some days at the supper table you would think I was killing my children with the food I make. I don't want to have to cook one way for myself and another for my family. I really limit trigger foods that I buy and that irritates my children, who do let me know about it. My husband is finally trying to understand and not make comments anymore (except he does like to go to DQ as a family and suggest restaraunts that I know are no no's but I do not have the heart to always say, I really can't eat there --- they just roll their eyes at me and then I feel quilty and say fine). I know I am rambling, just frustrated with cooking with a young family and a husband who can eat whatever he wants and likes it that way. Does anyone else struggle with their families and how do you handle it?

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