Family and Divorce: Thanks for the heads up

Thanks for the heads up

By thanksma - 29/01/2017 07:00 - United States - Stilwell

Today, at his request, I met up with my brother for lunch so we could catch up. Apparently, our mother put him up to it so he could tell me our parents are getting a divorce. They didn't want to tell me themselves because I'm "too emotional." FML

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You deserved it 652

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By Anonymous - 05/03/2011 11:43 - France

Today, I found my mother in tears, so I asked her what was wrong. She told me, "It's your father, he wants a divorce..." I asked if he'd met another woman, and my mom replied "No, not a woman..." FML

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You deserved it 4 907

Scaredy cats

By Clauric - 03/05/2016 15:15

Today, I found out my 35 year-old brother got divorced 18 months ago when my now ex-sister-in-law told me via Facebook messenger, and asked me to tell my parents, as both of them were too scared to do it themselves. FML

I agree, your life sucks 12 343

You deserved it 892

By Meh - 01/03/2009 23:27 - United States

Today, two days before my birthday, my parents drove three hours to visit me at school and take me out to lunch. I assumed that it was to celebrate my birthday. They told me they are getting divorced. FML

I agree, your life sucks 70 991

You deserved it 2 821

By Anonymous - 15/05/2013 15:16 - United States

Today, my ex-boyfriend called my parents to let them know I broke up with him. He was sobbing. FML

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You deserved it 10 283

Feelings

By Anon - 19/10/2020 07:57 - United States

Today, my parents told me, after 30 years of marriage, that they are getting a divorce. I went to my boyfriend's apartment because I needed some comfort. While sobbing to him, he decided to dump me on the spot because my reaction to the news was "immature" and he wants an "adult" relationship. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 714

You deserved it 368

By Anon - 01/04/2015 06:06 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my brother mentioned my dad's birthday party. I said, "What party?" He said, "Shit, forgot I wasn't supposed to tell you." My own father doesn't want me at his party. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 169

You deserved it 3 585

By GoFigure - 15/06/2016 13:33 - Germany - Berlin

Today, my wedding is scheduled for next week. Today is also the day my whole family had an epic falling out, resulting in my mother disowning my brother. Apart from having them taking turns sobbing at me through the phone, they're also not coming to the wedding. I paid the hotel rooms in advance. FML

I agree, your life sucks 16 683

You deserved it 1 343

Angry man

By Anonymous - 26/06/2022 00:00 - United States - Camden Wyoming

Today, I learned that now that my mom is dead, and my dad doesn't need my emotional support during her illness anymore, he's going to go back to insulting me every time he talks to me. FML

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You deserved it 76

Crossed purposes

By knee2tak - 14/03/2009 09:46 - United States

Today, I told my boyfriend, "We need to talk." He said, "I know". So we met after school, and he said he was OK with me breaking up with him, that he wasn't that into me either. He said all that before I could tell him that my parents wanted to meet him. FML

I agree, your life sucks 74 361

You deserved it 11 286

By Taylor - 20/01/2009 20:41 - United States

Today, my brother's girlfriend dumped him. I overheard my mom tell him "It could be worse. Your brother can't even get a girlfriend". FML

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You deserved it 2 155

DashPlays 18

Sunday 29 January 2017 14:45

Well that's incredibly rude

minissaussette 25

Sunday 29 January 2017 15:29

Wow, how incredibly selfish of your mother ! I've been my parents' buffer for years now and it sucks big time. I only "accepted" to do that because I had a younger brother and I didn't want him to be put in that position. At least it means your brother really cares about you if he's willing to do that. Try to help him not to be put in that position though, it can really hard, honnestly. My parents split up 3 years ago and every once in a while they argue about something (through me cause they don't speak at all) and it almost always comes back biting me in the ass. Good luck with the divorce. Hopefully it won't get too messy !

Comments

DashPlays 18

Sunday 29 January 2017 14:45

Well that's incredibly rude

minissaussette 25

Sunday 29 January 2017 15:29

maritime1992 5

Monday 30 January 2017 11:44

Is it really that shocking to you? most marriages end in divorce anyway.

tonyfan00 38

Sunday 29 January 2017 23:00

I feel bad for you, but I REALLY feel bad for your brother...

Bearsmomma 30

Monday 30 January 2017 8:05

Your parents really need to grow up. How inconsiderate of them to make your brother do their dirty work. They are the parents, it's their divorce, and if it is emotionally traumatizing to you-their child-they should have to help you through it. And now your brother has to basically keep his emotions in check in an attempt to keep you more calm. They have completely failed their job in this round. I'm sorry OP. FY-and your brother's-L! From experience, I recommend finding a counselor you trust. Good luck.

knockinicky 6

Monday 30 January 2017 12:22

I know how you feel!When my Nanna (dads mum) died my mum didn't want to tell me bc I'm "too emotional" So she rang my brother, who was in the same room as me, and told him to tell me. As soon as he'd hung up the phone he said "Nanna's dead" and just walked away to his room. It's scarring.