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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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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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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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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Ryan88_fml 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 3:33

As a former leukemia survivor, i know exactly how you feel. I had people make similar comments and i remember some of the looks i got from strangers. Part of my family that wasn't comfortable with me unless I wore a hat at our family gatherings. Some things you just have to take in stride. Fight hard through your treatments. Don't worry about silly things such as hats and wigs or stupid comments people make, just be comfortable with who you are. Good luck with your treatments!

theodivine 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 7:49

Oh my god, **** your family. If I were you, I'd shave every one of their heads while they are sleeping and see how they feel.

sllaB 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 8:39

Sorry to hear that, do what you wanna do though. Good luck to you and stay strong!

uncletr 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 10:31

Tell them if they aren't nice you'll sneeze on them and give them cancer.

laurentaylorbby 0

Thursday 6 August 2009 2:41

wow, i'm so sorry, that sucks. ):

tay7 0

Thursday 6 August 2009 9:23

Wow number 1 could you be anymore of a prick!? i hope you get cancer and it kills you slowly and painfully. but to the person who wrote this i hope you get better

annalou_fml 0

Thursday 6 August 2009 23:13

whoever votes ydi on this is ******* retarded, how could someone deserve to have a family full of idiotic assholes? to whoever wrote this, you are an amazing person, stay strong in yourself, the world needs more beautiful people like you darling.

ahiss1984 0

Monday 10 August 2009 23:56

Bald is beautiful- remember that!!!! a group of my friends and I shaved our heads and donated our hair to locks of love when we were in college. We didn't have cancer- the story is long and your welcome to ask me privately if you would like-but we were called all sorts of names and made fun of, but I know we touched countless people through cancer awareness and LOVE I know our story continues to do so just as yours does. I hope you can find this love and support in return! God Bless you! I am so proud of you for standing your ground and being comfortable in you're own skin- you ARE A TRULY AMAZING ROLE MODEL FOR ALL OF US!!!! my mother battled cancer for 10 years here are her two favorite sayings "Shit happens" "I have cancer it DOES NOT have me!" much love

TheKitsune 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 13:47

Good for you for being brave, confident and mature! It's a wonder you were able to be that way being surrounded by such people. It's ok no matter what you decide, even if it's simply to please them, wig or no wig, you are strong! Stay that way.

celticwoman04 0

Wednesday 26 August 2009 19:35

why do you have to be such a prick? cancer, in any form, is such a terrible thing. i wouldn't wish it on anyone, even you (though god knows you deserve it.)