By maryrain - 11/08/2011 09:35 - United States

Today, was the first day of my sophomore year. While receiving my schedule, I burst into tears at the sight of a disfigured midget. I'm now seen as the school bitch for making fun of a midget. I have a genuine fear of midgets. FML
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maryrain 0

I'm not saying that all midgets are disfigured. what I meant was that that particular person has an actual disfigured face. And yes, I do have a legitimate reason for my fear. I don't feel inclined to share that reason because then all of the people who already believe I was being an ass will still not agree with me. the last thing I wanted to do was hurt/insult her.

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Snowstar 0

Why the **** are you afraid of midgets?

A7X_LoVeee 10

13 - It's a strange fear but obviously there's a reason why she's scared of them. Also she probably can't control crying when she sees one. Think before posting another ignorant comment.

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Sounds like a good time to restrain yourself and show a little respect for others, OP. How would you feel if someone burst into tears whenever they saw you? I'm guessing you wouldn't be too pleased. Don't let your phobia rule you!!

Why would people think bursting unto tears is making fun of the midget?

awsm44 0

It is an action that the op needs to control. It is very inconsiderate to treat someone like they aren't human.

But making fun of them would be like laughing and pointing, not bursting into tears, clearly a sign of fear

But making fun of them would be like laughing and pointing, not bursting into tears, clearly a sign of fear

But making fun of them would be like laughing and pointing, not bursting into tears, clearly a sign of fear

But making fun of them would be like laughing and pointing, not bursting into tears, clearly a sign of fear

Killerturtle 11

You seem like a terrible person. If this phobia does exist then you should have hid your emotions, or at least left the room. Good luck at school!

bizarre_ftw 21

Print up the medical definition of your phobia, put it on flyers, and paste the school when no one's around

How can u have a fear of midget?? Thats bullshit !

daxxbuttons 12

I guess some people just don't understand what a phobia is. Sorry OP, but I feel for you. I have a phobia of feet. Even my own feet can make me cry.

I'm deathly afraid of slugs . Everytime I see one I start screaming and crying and jumping around . So if I have a phobia of something as harmless as that, I can understand why it's possible for her to have such an ironic phobia .

SpeechQween94 14

Until I saw Louisiana I thought that you go to my school. This was my first day of sophomore year.

maryrain 0

I'm not saying that all midgets are disfigured. what I meant was that that particular person has an actual disfigured face. And yes, I do have a legitimate reason for my fear. I don't feel inclined to share that reason because then all of the people who already believe I was being an ass will still not agree with me. the last thing I wanted to do was hurt/insult her.

Gri400 6

there is still no point in putting disfigured into the FML, it makes you sound like a bitch, there is no reason for it, i don't care if your phobia is real or not like some people claim, putting you putting that in is still insulting to that person even if it was the last thing you wanted to do

There's a way to fix yourself, it's called exposure therapy. You will be methodically exposed to little people, closer and closer, more and more, until you are comfortable enough to be in the crush of a frolicking orgy of little people.

It's ok, you don't need to tell us your story. This reminds me of those movies where people have a "strange" phobia but it turns out they have some kind of scary story behind it. As a psych major, I know that phobias are meant to be irrational. That being said, exposure therapy may help in your case.

I guess it's just a matter of perception. Sorry about that OP.