Miscellaneous: Brief break

Brief break

By daddyowl - 25/05/2012 04:32 - Canada - Montreal

Today, after five months of unemployment and hardcore job searching, I got hired for my dream job. I called my mum to tell her all about it, to which she responded, "Great honey! Now all you need to do is lose all that weight." She allowed me all of four minutes of feeling good about myself. FML

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You deserved it 3 023

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Classic Mom moment

By me - 28/06/2013 15:51 - United States

Today, I went to my parents' house. I recently lost about 30 lbs. My mom hugged me and said, "Aww, you're not my chubby baby girl anymore." She then said she wished I were still fat because she missed it. She's the reason I lost the weight; she used to tease and taunt me. Thanks Mom. FML

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You deserved it 4 047

By Anonymous - 03/08/2009 04:11 - United States

Today, I finally decided to tell my mother, a former Miss North Carolina winner, that I was several weeks pregnant. She immediately burst into tears and hugged me. She kept saying, "Thank god, thank god." At first I was relieved. Then she said, "I thought you were just getting fat." FML

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You deserved it 4 799

By Noname - 25/02/2009 22:06 - Canada

Today, I walked downstairs in a new outfit, after dieting for 3 months, and losing just over 20 pounds. My mom took one look at me and said "You'd better keep going." FML

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You deserved it 3 616

By Kristina - 18/02/2009 21:09 - United States

Today, I complimented my mom with "Hey, I think you lost some weight." She replied with "Yeah, I think you found it." FML

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You deserved it 6 882

By Username - 19/05/2011 15:13

Today, I finally started my dream job. I turned up for work with a huge smile on my face. Imagine how much my face dropped when I saw that I had to share an office with the girl I stood up last weekend. FML

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You deserved it 80 650

Missing the point 101

By Anonymous - 02/10/2019 00:02

Today, I told my mom I lost 30 pounds because of an eating disorder. She told me to keep up the good work. FML

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You deserved it 195

Happy/Sad

By McNuggets - 19/08/2023 08:00

Today, I started the job of my dreams, which I’ve spent 20 years trying to get, only to get a call that my mom, who supported me when no one else would or could, went into a coma. I didn’t even get to tell her I started the job. FML

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You deserved it 95

By Anonymous - 01/07/2011 05:56 - United States

Today, after weeks, I've finally reached my goal and lost 10 lbs. My sister got jealous about me losing weight, and told my parents and coworkers that I'm anorexic. Hello, intervention. FML

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You deserved it 3 136

By Anonymous - 17/01/2013 10:43 - United States

Today, after months of searching and several emotional breakdowns, I finally found a new job. My wife's words of encouragement? "Try not to fuck this one up." FML

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You deserved it 9 540

We don't need no education

By Anonymous - 07/07/2021 11:01

Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. FML

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You deserved it 140

Jiinxx 8

Friday 25 May 2012 12:06

mothers. can't live with them, can't live without them.

ImaginaryFoe 0

Friday 25 May 2012 13:09

Sure you would, tough guy. Watch out, we got a badass over here!

Comments

anarchist884 9

Friday 25 May 2012 19:54

I know it's crappy to hear but I'm sure it's either not a surprise or it's untrue. Congrats on the job though!

kitsune3 20

Friday 25 May 2012 20:06

No offense, OP, but you need to get over it. At least she gave you a little time, and that's better than nothing. Also, it's part of a parent's job to push his or her kids to improve themselves. Don't take it so hard.

JAREBEAR001 3

Friday 25 May 2012 23:53

Get skinnier fat ass

Ray_of_midnight 22

Saturday 26 May 2012 5:26

I bet OP's mom has been cutting OP down like this his entire life. OP, FYL. At least when you're an adult there's therapy.

SanaSazi 32

Saturday 26 May 2012 14:15

Mums do that

dunicha 20

Sunday 27 May 2012 18:48

Try not to let her get you down. You made a great accomplishment, and if she can't be excited for you, screw her. Go do something nice for yourself and celebrate. You deserve it.

Shamrock33 3

Tuesday 29 May 2012 0:09

Congrats indeed! But... If you had five months what better time to save money by eating right and do a couple laps around the block even 3x a week? New goal at least! Good luck.