Health, Relatable and Miscellaneous: Low blow

Low blow

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I found myself crying in the bathroom because I started to feel lonely and depressed. My mother came into the bathroom, hearing me cry and gave me an hour long speech about what a beautiful human being I am… And to not forget to lose weight. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 945

You deserved it 5 839

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You deserved it 4 049

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Today, I came home crying and informed my mother that someone had called me a 'fat bitch' today. She held me at arms length, looked me straight in the eyes, and lovingly said, "You can't change who you are." FML

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You deserved it 6 719

By Anonymous - 31/12/2014 20:29 - United States

Today, my mom tried to give me a pep talk to boost my self confidence. Somehow, it ended up turning into a conversation about how much of a loser I am and how I have no friends. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 087

You deserved it 2 894

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 836

You deserved it 197

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I agree, your life sucks 264

You deserved it 1 031

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Today, feeling very self-conscious about my looks, I told my mom I felt ugly and wished I could be as beautiful as her. She only said, "Yeah, I'm pretty, I wonder what happened to you." FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 060

You deserved it 3 154

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

I agree, your life sucks 49 005

You deserved it 6 882

By Anonymous - 22/07/2015 20:12 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my mom told me that she heard me and my best friend in my room grunting and talking about how hard we were. She said she loved me and accepted me no matter what. Thanks mom, but we were working out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 228

You deserved it 5 757

By depressednupset - 30/12/2010 15:06 - United States

Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was just diagnosed with depression. I've lost my boyfriend, my job, my academic standing, and I just got rejected from every graduate school I applied for. And my mother thinks I'm a cry baby. Great. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 573

You deserved it 8 255

Priorities

By unknown - 26/04/2021 21:30

Today, I was feeling depressed. I overheard my mom crying on the phone. She said, “If my daughter kills herself, who’s going to do the dishes?” FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 223

You deserved it 101

uhhh_awkward 0

Tuesday 19 October 2010 22:29

I am so sorry. OP! I am sure you are a beautiful beautiful person inside and out! Maybe your mom was just having a bad day. Lover her and yourself no matter what! Take care! :)

riskakitty 0

Tuesday 19 October 2010 22:14

good job on boosting your mood huh?

Comments

ChesCanadaEh 0

Wednesday 20 October 2010 6:29

48, if you can't take a joke I suggest you leave. FML is not the place to protect people from trolls.

driftability 0

Wednesday 20 October 2010 6:33

Well mothers know best so get your ass on that treadmill and run those pounds off and quit your whining.

miss_lulu03 0

Wednesday 20 October 2010 7:51

that sucks! u should have a talk with her n tell her that u don't appreciate what she said!

longtimesunshine 4

Wednesday 20 October 2010 7:51

aside from your mom sounding like a pageant-mom/bitch, she has somewhat-of a good intent. working out and eating healthy will increase your self esteem and give you more energy and happiness(: while also losing weight :P

gitarex 4

Wednesday 20 October 2010 8:10

kids these days....they're so ****** dramatic

the4starr 3

Wednesday 20 October 2010 11:51

sounds like my mum!

SadinSherman 16

Wednesday 20 October 2010 14:08

That was tactless

Mana21 0

Wednesday 20 October 2010 14:09

Your mum just cares about you, don't take what she said so personally,cos if she isn't going to tell you like it is, who will?

EnergyDrinkGood 0

Wednesday 20 October 2010 15:08

She spent an hour artificially inflating your ego, and you're gonna hate on her for the one thing she said that is probably the most helpful? Sounds like you have this whole thing ass backwards. Lose some weight, and your quality of life will probably go up. It's not a hard concept to grasp. Make like nike and just do it.