Miscellaneous: Today, I was granted a donation to pay for a creative writing...

By Briscuit - 05/12/2013 00:00 - Canada - Pitt Meadows

Today, I was granted a donation to pay for a creative writing course. When I told my mom she couldn't even muster a smile. She found her excitement later, however, when she posted how proud she was of me on Facebook. I can only get praise through my mom attention-whoring on social media. FML

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By snappyPi - 28/01/2011 06:21

Today, I wrote a poem and was very proud of it. I showed it to my mom. After reading it, her response was, "What is this shit?" FML

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By crookedteeth - 27/08/2009 17:23 - United States

Today, for my birthday, my mom presented me with a $4,000 check to pay for my braces. I've been very self-conscious about my teeth for years. Everyone applauded and told me how happy they were for me. Later, my mom asked me for the check back. Apparently it was just meant to make her look good. FML

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By wow - 05/05/2011 06:13

Today, my mom confessed that she has to make up compliments to give to prove me wrong when I said she can never say positive things about me. FML

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By TSampson - 11/06/2009 11:51 - United States

Today, my mom's will was read to the rest of the family. I helped my mom write it a couple years ago, and I was to get funds to pay off school loans. She revised it and put in a note saying I was to get nothing because I was "lazy." The executor read it out loud. FML

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By andrie09 - 07/07/2009 22:18 - United States

Today, my mom told me I was a bad daughter because I didn't get anything for my parents' anniversary. I just sent my brother a check for $400 for my share of their gift. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/12/2014 20:29 - United States

Today, my mom tried to give me a pep talk to boost my self confidence. Somehow, it ended up turning into a conversation about how much of a loser I am and how I have no friends. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/02/2014 16:09 - United States - Syracuse

Today, my mom made a Facebook status about me: "My daughter is on her rags and won't shut the fuck up #annoyingbitch". FML

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By honorstudent - 13/05/2010 02:18 - United States

Today, I received an award from my school rewarding me for my honor roll and my cheerleading. When I brought the certificate home my mom congratulated me and hugged me. I worked really hard for this and all my dad had to say was, "Try this flavor of Doritos." FML

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Thanks ma

By 1940s wants their attitude back - 29/09/2020 20:01 - United States

Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML

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By Notfamous - 02/12/2015 22:18 - United States - West Point

Today, my mother found out I published a book. She demanded that I pay her all my royalties as repayment for her raising me. FML

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Thursday 5 December 2013 8:40

People get so distracted by social media today that they don't take the time to realize that memories are happening right in front of them

nesto209 7

Thursday 5 December 2013 8:39

That's life Nowadays

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karlcolt45 19

Thursday 5 December 2013 8:56

sounds like my parents, when I got a full ride to Alabama they shrugged their shoulders. take solace in being good enough for yourself

worldclassrager 39

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:01

It's Better than nothing right? Just hope she doesn't swipe your writing and post it as a note on Facebook and tag herself...hope all goes well OP...

Epikouros 31

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:33

"Look at this story about a shallow, loveless mother. My kid has such a wonderful imagination!"

StompinOnCrayons 15

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:02

Cmon' we all knew parents on the internet was a BAD idea

GuyNoOneKnows 13

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:04

At least were happy for you!

Bruflot 7

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:09

Call her out on it.

hays_xo 15

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:27

I'm my opinion if your mum was proud enough to exploit your achievements online, then you also should be acknowledged face to face. Nowadays parents tend to forget that a little bit of encouragement and acknowledgement from parents to their children goes a long way. I think some parents have forget that. And it's sad.

Epikouros 31

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:29

And now she can brag about you being an internationally acclaimed short story writer.

BreadstickFTW 7

Thursday 5 December 2013 9:42

Am I the only one who feels like the mother might have a problem with showing her daughter her excitement to her daughter's face, not just the fact that she's an attention *****?