By ugly duckling - 06/08/2015 19:18 - United States - Reston

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
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carl_carl_ 28

That's so rude of her. I can tell your mother sure has an ugly personality just from that comment

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laurenswims13 24

Great parenting. Sorry OP, i bet you're beautiful!

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AbtractAngela 17

My mom says things like that ALL the time. Seriously, it's just a joke. I can't tell for sure in your situation because, of course, I can't hear the tone she said it in, but usually when parents say stuff like that it's not meant to be taken seriously.

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JazNim17 18

My mother makes jokes like this as well. However, I don't have major self esteem issues and I look just like her but thirty years younger. So it may be a joke in my situation or yours, but crushing in OP's. If nothing else, it's poor taste to make such a joke to someone who has just confessed to a major problem like that.

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Krwman 8

Well... I'd much rather spend 15 minutes to 15 years with you than the "lady" who insulted you--

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clumsyninja13 21

Hey don't listen to her she's a bad mother ignore her, don't turn to make up, I don't care if I get voted down who cares I'm saying what I think. Wear what you like wear headphones with loud music to ignore everyone look straight not to the sides, you won't see people giving you dirty glances and it works, cause trust me I'm a girl and I have a mans nose and feet..

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worldclassrager 39

Blame her genes...then she'll feel bad about saying that

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alioni 12

parents can be harsh sometimes...

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Jethco 15

That's kind of what you get for fishing for compliments. Sorry.

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Keiraquarium 12

She was not 'fishing for compliments'. She was seeking reassurance from her mother. There is nothing wrong with that.

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arrowgold 19

Beauty shines from the inside. Attractiveness is a matter of perspective.

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Ruskiy_Cherep 18

So did you want the truth or u just want everyone to lie to ur face to cheer u up? Depends how you look at it

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Twid 16

Did you just expect her to give you sympathy when you put yourself down? I know it sounds cold and everyone wants love, but putting yourself down and hoping people will come to your rescue with words isn't the way to do it

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