A Fridge War Gone Wrong: My Roommate Accused Me of Poisoning Her

In a saga that seems ripped straight from a reality TV show, I find myself at the center of a shocking accusation regarding my food—a situation that spiraled out of control all because of a peanut allergy.

Setting the Scene: Roommates and Routines

As a 21-year-old living in England, I share my home with three other roommates. Among us, two have a peanut allergy, while the remaining two, including myself, do not. To ensure everyone’s safety, we have designated fridges clearly labeled and strategically placed across the room from one another. During our initial conversations, the girls with allergies expressed that their allergies were relatively mild and manageable.

The Food Theft Mystery

Over the past few months, however, I’ve noticed something troubling: food from my fridge has been mysteriously disappearing. Milk, eggs, and, most importantly, my home-cooked casseroles like curries and stews have vanished. After voicing my concerns to my roommates, they all denied any involvement, leading me to believe that the thief had ceased their sneaky habits.

Just when I thought the situation had been resolved, I prepared a new dish—peanut chicken stew—storing some leftovers for later. That night, everything took a dramatic turn.

The Night of the Incident

In the middle of the night, I was suddenly awakened by my roommate, who was visibly distressed. Her face was swollen, she had hives, and she was struggling to breathe. Coughing, she inquired about the presence of peanuts in my stew. When I confirmed the dish did contain blended peanuts, we immediately called for an ambulance.

It turned out that she was the one who had been pilfering my food and had unknowingly consumed my peanut chicken stew.

Facing Accusations from an Unexpected Source

The following morning, she returned from the hospital with her father, a police officer. Although he wasn’t in uniform, he confronted me with alarming allegations of poisoning his daughter, threatening to file a police report against me. His condescending demeanor rattled me, but thankfully, my other roommates stood by me, affirming that I hadn’t done anything wrong. Due to the incident, my roommate decided to stay elsewhere temporarily.

Seeking Guidance in Uncertain Times

Now, I’m left feeling overwhelmed and unsure of my next steps. I can’t afford legal representation, and I feel unfair