Health: Today, I had to be treated for chemical burns, because my mother...

By Anonymous - 11/10/2012 19:03 - United Kingdom

Today, I had to be treated for chemical burns, because my mother got the bright idea of using paint thinner to clean me up after I'd painted our living room. FML

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By isucksomuch - 31/07/2011 06:18 - Canada

Today, I found out my mother cleans the dishes with bathroom cleaning chemicals. She doesn't see anything wrong with this. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/12/2015 18:23 - United States - Ridge

Today, I had to take my son to the ER after he badly messed up trying to light his farts on fire. FML

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By ohshit - 29/03/2011 00:31 - Canada

Today, I was painting my bedroom walls, when I was struck with an uncontrollable bout of diarrhea. I had to watch helplessly from the en-suite bathroom as my 2 year old daughter painted a lovely picture for me, all over my new $500 sofa. FML

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By zazzleface - 09/04/2012 12:23 - United States - Bergenfield

Today, my mom was in the kitchen when her shirt caught on fire. Acting quickly, I poured my glass of water on her. Instead of thanking me, she yelled at me for making a mess. FML

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By Sickasadog - 06/02/2017 16:00 - United States

Today, I painted my daughter's room with the new paint we bought. It's an oil-based paint which hides all blemishes on the wall, but apparently makes me sick. I'm now throwing up everywhere, but at least the room looks good. FML

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By pasha - 16/05/2015 00:51 - Canada - Beamsville

Today, my overly-clean mum decided to drop by and surprise me by cleaning my house while I was out jogging. She used half a bottle of bleach, and now it hurts to blink, let alone breathe. FML

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By NotSoAnon - 13/08/2011 15:31 - United States

Today, I was painting my room. I told my mom not to open the door because I was on a ladder just behind it, with a paint can perched atop. She barged in to ask me what I'd said. FML

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By Prae - 01/10/2012 05:47 - United States - Dallas

Today, I washed the dishes for my mom while she was out, as they seemed to be piling up. I accidentally sliced my hand with a knife in the process. After a trip to the hospital, it was revealed she'd been leaving those dishes there "to teach dad a lesson." FML

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Remodeling

By Spelit - 13/08/2010 19:45 - United States

Today, I finished painting my living room. I had to leave the house in a rush. When I got home, I found smears of paint all around and the carpet crusted with paint that had dried. My cat had rubbed up against the walls and tracked it around. FML

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walmartpaysme 15

Friday 12 October 2012 3:02

And the reason you lived past infancy is....?

Roevera 14

Friday 12 October 2012 3:04

You didn't realize she was about to use paint thinner on your skin?

Comments

littlehollycocks 0

Friday 12 October 2012 3:07

The only paint thinner safe for skin is mineral spirits.... As far as I know. I've used it and never had any trouble. If this is what you've used, man up. If it was regular paint thinner, get a brain.

Psych101 9

Friday 12 October 2012 4:25

"Man up"? What's he supposed to do? Threaten his skin? "I swear, if you get chemically burned because of some pansy paint thinner one more time, I will never speak to you again."

rabidpeach 5

Saturday 23 February 2013 4:09

when you wash yourself with acetone or miniral spirits you can feel a slight tingle. its meant to quickly dissolve paint, you dont leave it on you any more than it takes the paint to run. should be quick.

FMLKitten 15

Friday 12 October 2012 3:09

Lets pray you got your father's (hopefully) more intelligent genes.

sweetbabysweet93 10

Friday 12 October 2012 3:11

Bravo copying my comment.

wolfhausen 7

Friday 12 October 2012 3:19

Bravo for needing recognition.

sweetbabysweet93 10

Friday 12 October 2012 3:21

Yeah that's what I wanted. Goodness.

SqueakyChipmunk 21

Friday 12 October 2012 3:51

I need back up, someone has stolen a comment! Code blue! Code blue!

Psych101 9

Friday 12 October 2012 4:46

42- Code Blue?! There's a dog fighting ring in my office?!

FMLKitten 15

Friday 12 October 2012 7:01

I'm sure I've said this before, but I don't usually read the comment section before I comment, I do afterwards. Unless I have nothing to say, then I'm all for the comments section.

docscientist 9

Friday 12 October 2012 20:12

Sweetbaby, your comment was hardly an original response in the first place. Let's not pretend it is otherwise.

Hizodge 4

Friday 12 October 2012 3:09

If you apply a little to a paper towel, that is actually a very good way to remove dried paint from hands. Unless you have sensitive skin, some kind of allergy to that chemical, or prolonged contact with it.