By Anonymous - 03/05/2012 11:37 - Australia

Today, I called my mum, crying because of my low self-esteem. She interrupted my sobs by saying, "Can I hang up now? The phone's getting hot." FML
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olpally 32

Your mom is horrible!!! Sheesh... Parents are terrible sometimes... Don't let her get to you like that.. The fml community supports you op! Hang in there!

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DeviousAngel 13

I wouldn't generalize that to ALL parents. My parents certainly care about my well-being.

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alvarny 17

Ever thought maybe the mother has been listening to the same story for a couple of decades and know with a high degree of certainty that op will be okay? Some people just want a listening ear, but they force the other party to listen to the same story over and over...

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Finnick_fml 12

Sorry OP, that was insensitive of her. But, at the same time, it's VERY difficult to understand someone crying over the phone! She probably had no idea what you were saying, especially if you were just non-stoppedly blubbering. She could've handled it better :(

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kaymi 17

"I like having low self-esteem. It makes me feel special." -Jane from Daria Embrace it girl! :) No really I hope you get the help you need to get out of it. It sucks. Been there.

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baked_goods 5

YDI. People who call up their moms because of self-esteem issues are just fishing for attention. Grow up, grow a pair, and stop caring about other people think of you OP.

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THE_A_TEEN 27

The "grow up and grow a pair" part I meant. Her problem could be psychological..

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kandi_kid69 15

17- Don't see how this would be a YDI. People who call theirs parents up for problems aren't fishing for attention. Seemed like OP wanted help. "Stop caring about what other people think of you." Maybe that isn't the case. OP could possibly have a few imperfections that they can't change and that's what is bringing them down.

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rubberduckie94 13

If op does have things they can not change about themselves they still need to learn how to embrace it. I have a physically deforming disease that used to really bother me, but now I don't care what people think. It is a process and I feel bad for op if this is the case , but it takes time and reflection.

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KiddNYC1O 20

Wow, 17. You're an idiot.

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rdy4fn 1

Thought of my mom soon as I read this. Can't change her :( hope you find someone to help you.

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TheNewGuy03 28

OP: 1) Head to your local supermarket. 2) Ask for the "self-esteem topical cream." 3) Apply liberally. Seriously, though I don't know the cause of your low self-esteem, it is certainly possible (and encouraged!) to find a way to pull yourself out of your self-deprecating rut of doom. That notwithstanding, your mother was being a bitch to you, and a proper mother would hear you out, regardless of the circumstance. Chin up. |the kid|

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charvisioku 22

Not everyone is American, even if you might want to believe they are. Brits and Aussies don't say "mom".

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daisy963 4

Haha sounds like a cool mom maybe you should man up op ;)

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