On my own again, naturally

By Anonymous - 08/09/2012 17:27 - United States - Sandy

Today, I got into an argument with my mom over her sexist, emotionally-abusive boyfriend. I told her that either he goes or I go. She called me a disrespectful bastard for not respecting my "new father." I'm now sitting outside a McDonald's with my suitcase, leeching their WiFi. FML
I agree, your life sucks 38 807
You deserved it 2 937
Thanksgiving: Turkeys and Skids
Family meals that turn absurd, because Thanksgiving is also about laughing at little disasters. More…
Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

Next

Top comments

jarockstar27 10

I hate it when parents pick the boyfriend/girlfriend over their own children. Its irresponsible and selfish. Im sorry OP i hope things get better.

191 3
rhaemese 9

well I hate to say this, but maybe it is best you got out. If she won't listen, its best you get out of a potentially bad situation.

150 4

Comments

Shadow_Phantom 26

I've been in a similar situation... sadly it took years, and a dire incident, for my mom to come to her senses. FYL, OP.

7 0
Dracoboxer357 35

30- I'm happy to hear your mother did come around though. Doesn't always turn out that way. :p

5 0
Shadow_Phantom 26

*shudder* Indeed. I don't even live with her anymore, due to said incident, but luckily now nobody has to live with him.

3 0
thatsvintage 6

Any parent who chooses a short-term relationship over their immediate family deserves no respect in my book. I'm sorry your mother foolishly chose that man over her own child and I hope you find an alternative place to stay in the mean time.

12 1
bReLiNg 18

This is what you ate going to do... 1. Apply for a job at McDonalds 2. Quickly rise the ladder, and become prosperous. 3. Buy nice clothes, and a car. 4. Come back, and say with pride "IN YOUR FACE!" 5. Walk away with a smirk

24 1
lovepandorasaver 11

I lost you at prosperous and Mcdonalds.

12 1
bReLiNg 18

Don't crash the dream. OP could well climb the ladder into some sort of management position, perhaps corporate. There could be lots of money in a franchise.

4 1
saintsrocksocks 10

And during all of that, OP would get free wifi. Hell yeah!

6 0
bReLiNg 18

*are sorry I just caught that auto correct typo.

1 0
ise_is_lazy 4

this is where you realize parents dont always know best

6 1
dirton89 7

Your mother will soon realize what she has done, it's just a matter of when. However if you feel that the situation become worse, it doesn't matter if y'all are on the same page or not, that's your mother, step in and defend her if necessary

3 2
Dracoboxer357 35

My wife went through this with her mother and step father. The guy was an abusive alcoholic and everything he did was her fault. She ended up moving out at 15 for the same reasons, and all she wanted was for him to get some help for his alcoholism. No such luck, her mom backed the drunk and out she went. However, she did very well for herself independently, and when I met her 4 years later, she was a full time paramedic. Together over the years we tried to reach her mother and talk some sense into not supporting his behavour (usually after he went on a crazy drinking binge and we rescued her family and gave them a place to stay). Again, nothing changed and it came down to the hard choice again: either he gets help, or don't bother us again because our young children aren't going to be raised seeing that crap in their lives. It's been 4 years again this month since we last talked to them, after another 4 of trying to help them. Other than him destroying his truck and losing his license to drive, nothings changed, and it's still my wife's fault, somehow. There's no reason to think it will change now. :p I'm sorry, Op. Be strong, you can survive this like my wife did. And hope with better closure too. :( I hope the best for you. Cheers.

28 1
florido_fml 10

I really wanted to thumps up, but I couldn't =[

5 2
PYLrulz 17

There was a girl in my neighborhood that was in somewhat the same spot (no mother, and a father who was quickly losing grip of reality.). Got to the point she just up and moved to her friends house at about the same age. Sad thing though was that one night, something snapped in the dad, and after going nuts, committed suicide. Thankfully, like you, she was able to do well in her life afterwords.

6 0
SeniorHaG 4

What a tough wife!! You both did your best.

3 0
laden_swallow09 34

68- Using the iOS App? You can swipe the comment itself, y'know.

3 0
fylx100 19

Thank you number 98!

1 0
ElricMustang 23

When she sees you're right, make sure you brag about how you told her so.

1 7
dino_cookie4 7

Why would she give up her caring child, for a douche.

4 0
PseudoLink 1

Just so you know for future reference OP, leeching refers to downloading from bittorrents and not giving back. You were just using public wifi.

4 15
Shrike 23

leech, v.intr. To attach oneself to another in the manner of a leech. I bet you think chocolate chip cookies were invented by a bunch of IT guys!

4 2
PseudoLink 1

Leech and leeching; the way she used it - are two different things. If you knew what I was talking about you'd know I was right. And I bet those who voted me down are as dumb as you.

4 10
laden_swallow09 34

OR, we're thumbing you down because "leeching" is very much acceptable in the way OP used it. Have you READ a dictionary, lately? Why don't you tell the rest of us dumb others exactly what you're talking about? In the meantime, drop the hubris because you're not impressing anybody.

6 1
PseudoLink 1

Wow, another one. Yes actually, I do read the dictionary from time to time. That's why I know, in THIS context, leeching does not refer to attaching oneself to another. Leeching is a word used by programmers, seeders, and computer people in general. And by computer people, I don't mean people like you and most here that only visit Facebook and Instagram. I mean the kind of people that clean up stupid peoples mistakes. Try learning about computers before you or anyone else opens their mouths.

2 9
eggmarie 25

43: You must be pretty lonely to have to point out the use of a word being "incorrect" on an FML. I mean, grammar I can understand, but really? Also, you're wrong. Feeling as "dumb" as we are yet?

2 2
Timmip12 9

Does it even matter? We all got what OP was talking about, so there's no need to get defensive.

0 0
1098765432 0

At least you did the right thing, I am so supportive of that. I wish you the best and that she realizes her mistake

2 0