Miscellaneous: Today, my family took me to a wig store saying I wouldn't feel...

By Betrayed - 31/07/2009 09:35 - United States

Today, my family took me to a wig store saying I wouldn't feel so insecure about being bald because of my chemo treatments. When I told them I accepted myself and didn't want a wig, they came out and told me THEY couldn't accept it. My own family is embarrassed of me over something I can't control. FML

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By Tony - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff

Today, I was fired for having a haircut that was 'inappropriate for the workplace'. I have alopecia. My boss told me to stop making up excuses. FML

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By anon - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Port Saint Lucie

Today, I told my grandma my boyfriend had cheated on me. She told me that it was my fault for not straightening my hair, and for gaining a few pounds. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/01/2016 21:54

Today, my dad decided I was too hairy and taught me to shave. This would be a great bonding experience if I weren't a girl. FML

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Misunderstanding

By vanessa_d15 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I was together with a few of my friends when I got up the courage to confess I have an eating disorder. One of my friends then said "... but you're not skinny." FML

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Such a rush

By Embarrassed - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was getting a spray tan and realized I didn't have a hair tie, so I used a thong instead. I lost track of time and realized I needed to go pick up my daughter. I threw on my clothes, drove to pick her up, went to the store, and went for ice cream... thong still in my hair. FML

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Disbelief

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - Australia

Today, I went on my first date in months. My mum had invited friends over, and when I told them I was going out on a date, my mum said "No you're not, don't lie. Who would go out with you?" FML

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2023 16:25 - United States - Spring

Today, my fiancé's mom was driving me to the store to pick up my wedding dress. A few minutes into the drive, she said the car's tank was nearly out of "Jews" and that she'd have to give it "a whole lotta gas", then chuckled to herself. She's well aware that I'm Jewish. FML

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Why did you tell me that?

By mymomplucksbutthair - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my mom confessed to me that she used to pluck my step-dad's butt hair. I hope the brain-gods delete this obnoxious mental picture. FML

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Fear & Malding

By Shaving it off - This FML is from back in 2018 but it's good stuff

Today, when I showed someone my 9-year old passport, she commented, “You look so different! Now you have that Jason Statham thing going on!” My hair goes down to my shoulders; this confirms that my receding hairline is real and it’s time to come to grips. At least I’m over 30. FML

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Stinky pits

By shakinmahbuttbutt - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, it's been two weeks since my parents went crazy with their attempts to save on the water bill. Every time I want to take a shower, I have to ask them first. Let's just say I've had to resort to taking sponge baths in public bathrooms to keep my B.O. under control. FML

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Friday 31 July 2009 20:07

Two things: First:congrats for your strenght and courage, half the healing process is a mental one, when you know you're gonna make it, you WILL make it! Keep fighting and it will be allright. Second, maybe what is embarrassing your family isn't your illness but the sheer fact that you're ill and that they can't to anything to help you. It's not something they can themselves battle against and it may hurt them a lot to see you without hair, a constant reminder that even if they are your family they can't protect you from everything.. I don't know how to say it in english but : Je t'envoie plein de bonnes ondes, courage!

Janelle561 0

Friday 2 March 2012 21:21

She has cancer, and all you can comment is you just got owned by your family? Heartless much

Comments

Torvus 4

Thursday 21 July 2011 14:22

I can't even imagine the strength you must have to deal with everything. I shaved my head once in solidarity with a good friend who had cancer; my family gave me flak over it until it was fully regrown.

MissTaco 7

Thursday 22 September 2011 12:34

My mom always told me when someone has cancer not to sad but pray and hope God has the best for them, and good things always come. :) I hope ur ok now

ella868 0

Tuesday 4 October 2011 5:26

Idiots

Clubkicker_fml 0

Tuesday 7 February 2012 0:07

That made me cry a little

cameronman9 2

Wednesday 21 March 2012 7:55

2001 people are gonna get cancer

lexxiii 17

Sunday 6 May 2012 6:17

Stay strong, I believe in you that you can make it through!

xheathaax 3

Thursday 31 May 2012 10:42

Why does everyone keep saying get a wig to help the family cope. Yeah it sucks they have to deal with it. But it's her choice not theirs. If she is finally capable to be comfortable with it, it means she probably had came to terms with everything she went through. Which meant she has every right to do what she feels is best for her. Shes a fighter and just went through all this, she can do what makes her comfortable. And who are you guys to sit here and bitch cause she posted an "fml" and didn't "think" go through what she went through and see how you would feel if your family did that. She probably knows they aren't really embarrassed but when you o through something like that you are emotional as hell, and probably take things I heart. Keep up the fight girl. I wish you the best with everything.

Snorlax_Snarf 10

Wednesday 13 June 2012 5:28

No way you cud deserve it get better!;)

rockman555555 3

Friday 22 June 2012 5:56

Who the hell said she deserved this? Not cool. And good for you for being proud of who you are. That's a quality so many people wish they had

northbaldwinbabe 18

Saturday 14 July 2012 2:06

your parents are overprotective, rude, bossy people! They try to force you to wear a wig and say they can't accept you without one on your head? Your parents have something messed up in their heads. And congrats for your courage to refuse to be told what to do. They can't force you to wear a wig if you say you don't need one. Let this be known to all parents: you can't force your kids to do something they're not okay with!!!