Parenting, Drugs and Miscellaneous: Encouragement

Encouragement

By peallow - 12/05/2013 05:01 - Puerto Rico - San Juan

Today, I asked my father if he was proud that I have never done drugs, never drank alcohol, never had sex, never had psychological problems, never been to the hospital for something serious, never been in a fight and maintain good grades. He told me I was a boring daughter. FML

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By katieemw95 - 23/09/2019 04:00

Today, I came home from partying all night, having stayed completely sober. My Dad, blind drunk, told me he was proud of me for staying sober. He claims to have been sober longer than I have. FML

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By yeah why not - 06/04/2013 17:06 - Norway

Today, my dad had a little too much to drink. When he's that drunk, he likes to pepper me with a lot of random questions. He asked if I've ever tried hard drugs, and if I want to die. I answered no to both of the questions, and he demanded to know why not. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/03/2015 12:15 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I told my Dad I was an alcoholic and had decided to seek help. His reply, "Don't stop drinking, you are the life of the party, funny and beautiful when you drink." FML

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High expectations

By Anonymous - 14/09/2023 08:00

Today, I was arguing with my husband how he has never told our son that he’s proud of him. Without missing a beat, he told me that when our son gets around to doing something he can be proud of, then he’ll tell him he’s proud of him. Our son is a university graduate and trainee doctor. FML

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By Me myself & I - 19/04/2016 01:09 - United States - Columbus

Today, my parents said they know I don't do drugs or drink because I have no friends to do drugs or drink with. They are right. FML

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Teenagers these days

By prostitott - 04/05/2013 07:22

Today, I caught my 14-year-old daughter stealing alcohol from me. After berating her for half-an-hour I finally said, "At least you're not doing drugs." She gave me a guilty smile and sheepishly said, "At least I'm not a prostitute?" FML

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By beautyschool22 - 11/06/2012 23:39 - United States

Today, I talked to my father for the first time in several years. I proudly told him that I have been attending Beauty School. He looked me up and down and said, "Doesn't look like you've learned much." FML

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Ungrateful!

By lifesabitch2016 - 24/05/2014 06:23 - United States - Moses Lake

Today, I explained to my dad that I had spent over three hours baking, frosting, and decorating a cake from scratch and how proud I was of it. Without even looking up at me, he replied, "You really need a boyfriend." FML

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By Anonymous - 26/06/2015 17:42 - Zambia

Today, my dad drunkenly confessed that the reason he never gave me the sex talk was because he figured that I'm too weird-looking and socially awkward to ever get laid. He's right, all too right. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/07/2013 16:38 - United States - Spencer

Today, my 15-year-old birth daughter asked if I've ever had sex. FML

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Sunday 12 May 2013 16:32

Well, fishing for compliments never turns out as you hoped, does it?

MatteKudasai 17

Sunday 12 May 2013 16:30

Well you can rest easy knowing that the FML community are proud of you. Good work!

Comments

amandapanda2784 1

Sunday 12 May 2013 17:44

Not having a psychological problem isn't something to be proud of its something to be grateful for.

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Sunday 12 May 2013 17:59

In a world of rampant, free sex, we should at least respect the last few virgins...

Dcm210 19

Sunday 12 May 2013 18:06

Well no drama=boring I guess.

ratorr2 23

Sunday 12 May 2013 18:23

I have a daughter just like you and I don't think she's boring at all and am very proud of her!

sweetcatastroph3 9

Sunday 12 May 2013 18:25

At least your little brothers aren't teasing you.

MalonZeRetard 5

Sunday 12 May 2013 18:37

I bet he was like 'Meh.'

Coeliacchic93 21

Sunday 12 May 2013 18:58

Be proud of the no drugs/fighting and even the no alcohol side of it. Definitely be proud of your grades :) But saying he should be proud of you for never being ill is like saying my mum should be ashamed of me because I have mental and physical illnesses, I'm going to a neurologist next week and hopefully a gastroenterologist also. Oh she should also be disappointed in me because I've been with my boyfriend for over a year but we make love. Don't just fish for compliments from your dad and/or the FML community be proud of yourself where it is due, but also feel lucky that you have good health and understand that there is nothing to be ashamed of with mental health issues.