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Compassion

By Anonymous - 30/01/2016 06:47 - United States - Upper Marlboro

Today, while crying at my grandma's funeral, I was told to "man up". FML

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By Anonymous - 19/07/2021 07:59

Today, my grandad smacked me on the back of the head, and told me to, "Act like a goddamn man and stop crying." It was at the funeral of my mum and sister, who both died in a car crash. FML

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By good job bf - 11/01/2013 04:06 - United States - Southampton

Today, my boyfriend broke up with me at my grandma's funeral. FML

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By Me - 03/06/2013 05:32 - United States - Homer Glen

Today, while at my aunt's funeral, my grandma who has terrible memory loss asked me whose funeral we were at. I had to explain to her that her daughter had died. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/09/2011 08:17 - South Africa

Today, my girlfriend gave me a speech on me "not being manly enough". I started crying. FML

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Nice timing

By whitneyy - 03/08/2009 12:04 - Australia

Today, I went to my grandfather's funeral. As I stood there, bawling my eyes out, my aunt came over and put her arm around me. She leaned her head close to mine. I assumed she was going to say something comforting. Instead she asked where I'd bought my shoes from. FML

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By alejita - 02/03/2009 05:52 - United States

Today, I overheard my daughter compliment my mother by saying "My mom is way flabbier than you, Grandma." When I told her later that she hurt my feelings, she told me to "man up." She's seven. FML

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Me me me

By perfectmoment - 30/11/2009 00:47 - Canada

Today, I called my boyfriend to have a shoulder to cry on because my grandpa died. As soon as I told him, he started crying and telling me how much he missed his grandmother, who died six years ago. I spent the majority of the phone call listening to him wail. FML

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Gatekeeping grief

By Anonymous - 21/12/2021 07:59

Today, after my cousin recently died, my aunt basically told me that I shouldn't be sad, because we fought. FML

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By SadPuppy - 22/05/2013 07:14 - United States

Today, while grieving over the loss of my Grandpa, I called my girlfriend for comfort. After I had cheered up, she said, "Don't worry, he went to Hell anyway." FML

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By Anonymous - 14/07/2013 19:37 - Brazil - Campinas

Today, while mourning my friend's recent passing, my dad told me to shut the fuck up because "worse things are going on in the world". FML

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jadeleepenguin 29

Sunday 31 January 2016 0:29

Sorry for your loss. No matter how much of a man you are, crying at a funeral does not mean you're weak. Especially if it's someone close like a grandmother.

bigbluetardis 21

Sunday 31 January 2016 0:28

It's okay to cry, especially under these circumstances. Whoever tells you otherwise can go to hell. I'm sorry for your loss OP

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Rainyknights22 16

Sunday 31 January 2016 2:26

I hate the stigma that men aren't allowed to cry for some reason. I love when a man shows his emotions - there's nothing wrong with it. You're human. Sorry for your loss.

totallynotemily 25

Sunday 31 January 2016 2:41

Whoever said that needs to learn that men can cry too

thejonac 21

Sunday 31 January 2016 2:57

ignore that bastard. if your loved one has passed and crying helps you with the grief, cry the shit out of yourself. you do what makes you feel better, OP.

capnbzarr 43

Sunday 31 January 2016 4:15

If you don't cry when your family members die, you may have no soul.

TheNewGuy03 28

Sunday 31 January 2016 4:17

This is when you smack a bitch. I wonder if that would be "man" enough for them. My condolences.

hyperjosh 2

Sunday 31 January 2016 4:30

Whoever said that does not know of the two acceptable times to cry (according to Ron Swanson), which is at a funeral and the Grand Canyon

hershelLayton 13

Sunday 31 January 2016 4:37

Shoot the guy who told you that. Then, stab him where you shot him. Tell the buffoon to man up.

SecundusSecunda 27

Sunday 31 January 2016 6:10

That escalated quickly

skylarkopeck1995 14

Sunday 31 January 2016 6:26

2 weeks ago I found out my grandfather passed away while I was at work. my fiancé was supposed to go out that night with his friends but when I called him crying at work he stayed home to be with me. his friend and his acquaintance decides to show up. his acquaintance told me to mourn in the back of they're car. my fiancé and I told him to go **** off. so sorry for someone to tell you that and I'm so sorry for your loss

OrganicSistah 17

Sunday 31 January 2016 6:54

They can shut up. So sorry for your loss.

WOTAN1488 24

Sunday 31 January 2016 7:09

Man u- yeah, can't do it here. Sorry mate. :/ RIP

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