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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Bad hair day

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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Thanks, I feel better!

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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By The Towel Molester - 26/01/2012 14:49 - Australia

Today, my family had dinner with my future in-laws for the first time. After a bottle of wine to herself, my mother loudly insisted that I'm out of her will. Apparently, I "molest towels" and leave them to "fester for days" in my "den of depravity". I'm sure they'll give me their daughter now. 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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Superadie 0

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

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blue_angel 0

Sunday 2 August 2009 8:38

I am truly sorry your family consists of a bunch of assholes. I really do admire your strength and courage going about this whole ordeal. Don't let anyone on this website bother you, OP! The people who wrote nasty comments or gave you YDI are really insecure and have nothing better to with their lives.

anorexicbarbie 8

Sunday 2 August 2009 10:09

Why the **** would anyone troll an FML like this? People are stupid. ):

Ohmojoking 0

Sunday 2 August 2009 10:14

I'm so sorry you have to hear things like that from your family and seriously insensitive and stupid people when you are fighting a battle so difficult. I sincerely hope and pray that your family finds a better way to express themselves and be more supportive. But remember you are not alone there are so many people that wish for your healing and happiness, there are others fighting the same battle who would look at you and see strength, courage, and hope. Stay strong even when everything seems like its falling apart hold onto the fact that there are many who wish for your well being. Ignore all the awful comments it doesn't even make sense for them to say things like that, they're ignorant and angry and everyone calls them out for their insensitivity. Really take in the supporters and those who are standing up for you, they have a righteous and loving heart. I hope so much you never lose hope and that these encouraging and unencouraging comments only give you more erasons to fight that much harder. Be strong. With love.

PeteyRiverstool 0

Sunday 2 August 2009 16:45

That was very inconsiderate of your family. It's nothing you can control, and neither can they. They should be there to support you. I'm with #208. And other comments, stop feeding the damn troll.

made_of_fail 0

Sunday 2 August 2009 19:29

I don't know you but I am still very proud of you. It takes a lot of courage to go through what you are, and more-so when it seems to be only partially supported. If your family can't handle your current hairlessness, I hope you find solace in knowing that there are thousands of people trying to overcome the same disease. So many of us FMLers are now keeping you in their thoughts. Just remember, you have to be strong for you first, your family and friends second. Best of luck; be strong and remember that there really can be a happy ending to a cancer diagnosis.

bigcac 0

Sunday 2 August 2009 22:20

#1 anyone that needs to be put down is a prick like you

sleepy87 0

Monday 3 August 2009 0:53

You are a very brave person. No matter what anyone says HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH. People make their stupid comments and feel they must share them. Just let it go, and i wish you the best of luck w/your treatments.

Livi4Life 0

Monday 3 August 2009 4:40

#1, Wow, thats pretty low, you must be a douchbag to be that low! You should be buried in the ground because you deserve to go to hell! :) So please, light a fire around you and burn :) Thanks!

alyse0_fml 0

Monday 3 August 2009 6:51

I'm sorry :( FYL

RuralNinja 0

Monday 3 August 2009 23:36

I don't mean to sound disrespectful, but how does getting a disease that that you have no control over (or may even be caused by your own bad habits) with the options of fight it or die make you a brave person? I've always wondered why you're brave simply because you're taking the only choice that will give you a chance to survive.

GodOfBeer 5

Monday 3 August 2009 23:39

Ninja if a fire breaks out, and you're trapped, and you're scared shitless, and its gonna engulf you - what is brave - letting yourself die or fighting your way out? same with cancer - I've known people who gave up by the first signs and died in weeks/days, others have fought it and have survived years beyond expectations. That is what makes it a brave person.