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By forever_young - 13/05/2016 13:03 - United States - Rochester

Today, despite being in high school, I'm still shorter than the average 3rd grader. FML

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By Romina - 12/03/2022 14:00

Today, I was mistaken for an 8th grader because of my height. I'm 32 years-old. FML

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By fourfootnine - 07/03/2011 13:47 - United States

Today, I discovered that I'm short enough to be legally considered a midget. My daughter now wants to bring me to school for show and tell. FML

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By lemonchips - 12/10/2015 21:28 - Norway

Today, in class I was teaching 6 year olds about the difference between short and tall, and I asked them how they could see that I was shorter than the other teacher. One of them raised their hand and said it was because I'm fatter. FML

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I'm not a kid

By Babyface - 02/09/2021 20:01

Today, I've come to accept that I'll likely never be intimidating or taken seriously, because despite being 6'3" and 205 lbs, I have the face of a 12 year-old. I'm 25. FML

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By Petitprof - 12/11/2010 18:23 - France

Today, someone in my class wrote, "Erase me if you can!" at the very top of the board, as I'm always tormented about how short I am compared to everyone else. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't reach it. I'm the teacher. FML

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By anamanaguchi - 31/03/2018 01:30

Today, a 6th grader came up to me and told me I have the smallest breasts in the class. I'm their teacher. FML

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By diplomaless - 14/09/2009 18:58 - United States

Today, I found out the high school I have been doing at home for the past 3 years isn't accredited and doesn't count for anything. I'm 18 and starting high school as a freshman next year. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/02/2017 20:00 - United States - Holyoke

Today, I was told that when I was in middle school and thought I was considered class clown for either making jokes or acting stupid, people thought I actually was stupid and/or mentally challenged. FML

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Short king

By 26 year old - 30/11/2023 16:00

Today, I'm at the age where I'm supposed to be having the time of my life. I'm short and look so young that I get asked if I'm still in high school. Every girl I've ever known looks at me like a "little brother". The only girls who have shown interest are still too young to vote. I'm missing out on my 20s. FML

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By ForeverYoung - 17/08/2019 12:00

Today, I got mistaken for a high school freshman. It’s my 23rd birthday. FML

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gracehi 31

Saturday 14 May 2016 1:12

One of the coolest people I know is really short. Granted, he's Tyrian Lannister, a fictitious character I've never actually met, but still.

JCWolfGirl 14

Saturday 14 May 2016 1:28

I know how you feel op, I'm 22 and only 4'10"!

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mum2one 5

Monday 16 May 2016 5:36

How is this an FML? I'm 42 and shorter than most 3rd graders. As evidenced when I work as a substitute teacher or help at my sons school. Who cares? You're short. Embrace it!

kishmobile444 16

Friday 20 May 2016 5:53

Height isn't everything hun. I'm basically 5' 10" ... but most of the actual nice guys I've dated were closer to 5 foot. nothing wrong with being tall or short. it's all in your confidence level and personality. you are prefect as you are.

Dramori 29

Friday 20 May 2016 12:48

check you aren't a celiac as it can stunt growth? My mate was diagnosed in his teens and as soon as he stopped eating gluten he rocketed up an extra foot in height!

hoponpip 20

Wednesday 8 June 2016 13:16

don't think it sucks. love it. own it. you're awesome.

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