Health: Today, my sister compared me handling the news of recently being...

By Sisterly Love - 02/01/2015 05:37 - United States - Saline

Today, my sister compared me handling the news of recently being told that I have a devastating and very possibly fatal autoimmune disease, to that of a teenager being melodramatic. FML

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By parentalnightmare - 16/04/2016 04:13 - United States - Laurel

Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/04/2009 05:37 - United States

Today, my aunt informed me that she thinks I'm faking the debilitating disease I've had for the past 13 years. Apparently she thinks I just don't want to go to college or get a job, and that I like living on disability. She also added that my entire extended family agrees with her. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/05/2015 13:39 - United Kingdom - Letchworth

Today, my dad stood by and nodded in agreement as my sister told me that my clinical depression is "getting REALLY old." FML

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By bobbies - 15/04/2009 02:15 - United States

Today, I was telling my sister about how I am horribly depressed and how I can't function and she responded with, "Oh, shit! I've got to go Jeopardy is on!" FML

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Think before you speak

By Anonymous - 10/03/2022 14:00

Today, I learned I'm one of the biggest contributors to my sister's severe body issues and eating disorder. Apparently, my constantly making jokes about her having a giant butt wasn't just harmless teasing after all. FML

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My family blows

By Anonymous - 07/06/2024 16:00 - United States - Colorado Springs

Today, I'm incredibly sick. I can't breathe, can't walk ten steps without falling, and no one believes me. My mom just sat next to me and said, "Honey, isn't this all a bit much? Quit being dramatic, because I can't believe this." When I asked why I would fake this, my sister yelled, "Guess you can't go shopping!" I'd want to. FML

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You deserved it 92

Narcissistic parents

By wendy - 01/04/2021 10:59

Today, my mom told an entire room full of people about the time I almost died from severe diarrhea as a toddler. When I told her that it was embarrassing, she simply told me to “grow up”. FML

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By itsme - 08/07/2019 04:00

Today, we got a letter regarding my sister's college career and an appointment she was required to go to. This seems fitting, since she's a senior in high school, or at least she would be if she hadn't passed away a little over a year ago. FML

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Entitled to personal attacks

By Fuck you asshole! - 17/08/2024 21:00 - United States - Anaheim

Today, I was told that I was an “entitled snowflake.” I'd mentioned that after 5+ years of cancer treatment and over a dozen surgeries, I still have some physical limitations. I literally almost died but still managed to finish school and change careers, but yeah, I’m entitled. FML

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You deserved it 104

By anonymous - 21/06/2011 23:51 - Canada

Today, my mother told my little sister and me that she has breast cancer to make us feel sorry so that we would clean our rooms. She is perfectly fine. My little sister still thinks that "mommy is going to die". FML

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kewpiesuicide 29

Friday 2 January 2015 17:00

My brother has ALPS (autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome). It's super rare and has a high fatality rate but as he got older, his body fought it off. Now he's healthy as a horse. Don't give up!

AlwaysWatching 27

Friday 2 January 2015 16:53

That's not easy to hear, especially from someone close. I hope you are going to be ok, OP and that you receive some better support.

Comments

Baranwolf 3

Friday 2 January 2015 21:16

There are support forums for people with immune disorders by people with immune disorders.

FeedTheStache 13

Friday 2 January 2015 21:27

Oh my gosh. I hope you get well soon OP. That must be devastating to hear news like that. Your sister is probably in denial or something I hope, and not just being a jerk.

Aliadel 12

Friday 2 January 2015 22:21

awwwh are you okay?

Snake_Eater343 8

Friday 2 January 2015 23:00

Can someone please explain to me why people said that OP deserved this? But besides that I'm so sorry.

Ilmoran 20

Saturday 3 January 2015 7:35

The OP has an autoimmune disease, not AIDS. Two completely different things (autoimmune diseases are cases where their immune system attacks their own body; AIDS is caused by a virus attacking the immune system).

strwbryblnd87 5

Friday 2 January 2015 23:20

It's hard, many people don't understand chronic illness and blow it off cause we don't always look sick. Google the spoon theory. It's specific to lupus, but it makes sense to many chronic autoimmune diseases. It's helpful to read and to share with people. Be prepared to lose a lot of friends. Well not losing, you will find who your real friends are very quick. It sucks, but it will be ok. I've had 4 strokes an almost died from my autoimmune issues, but I'm still here. It's not easy, but you will manage.

karma_kicks_back 16

Saturday 3 January 2015 4:38

Behcets and fibro sufferers have adopted the spoon theory also. Us spoonies have to stick together, especially when we look so damn good people can't believe we're ill (ha ha) XxX

molly471 22

Saturday 3 January 2015 0:25

Screw her, OP you can fight this! You don't need that kind of negativity in your life right now anyway.

Ipsum629 13

Saturday 3 January 2015 0:56

you mean AIDS?

dnice1864 18

Saturday 3 January 2015 1:44

Prayers for your health and happiness, op!

connorb16 7

Saturday 3 January 2015 2:04

Some people don't handle serious situations well that involve family members... Don't give up :)

Dinders 16

Saturday 3 January 2015 2:12

What do you have? I'm only asking because I have an autoimmune disease, and I'm wondering if it's the same one. It makes it easier when you know there's someone out there who knows what you're going through