Health: Today, my mother told me I should volunteer in Africa, because... - FML

By strayy - 30/09/2015 06:47 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, my mother told me I should volunteer in Africa, because I might "get lucky, catch malaria and come back skinny". FML

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By Océane Léana K - 01/09/2017 01:29

Today, after coming back from a trip to Africa where I got malaria, I went to the hospital for some blood tests. The doctor said, "Good news! You never had malaria! But they put you through a lot of dangerous treatments and now your liver has an anomaly." FML

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Mother knows best

By Anonymous - 20/01/2021 12:01 - United States - Phoenix

Today, while visiting my parents, I observed that I've been able to visit more often because I've avoided getting sick the whole year. My mother responded by reminding me that I need to get my act together if I'm going to lose weight and get healthier. Not the reaction I hoped for, Mom. FML

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By mynameislor - 09/02/2010 14:26 - Canada

Today, my mum was saying she needs to gain weight because she was underweight according to her doctor. She then said she's going to eat like me in order to gain more weight. FML

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By unlucky - 20/04/2013 21:17 - United States - Wheeling

Today, I came home from a four month stay in Africa, where I managed to avoid suffering any serious illness. Some hours after my first meal back at home, I got food poisoning. FML

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By MalariaFree - 14/06/2009 11:08 - Uganda

Today, I went to a hospital in Uganda, where I'm working with an NGO for the summer. I had a high fever and other symptoms of malaria. They gave me a test, and I don't have malaria. I'm now however sick from the water they gave me to wash down a medication to reduce fever. FML

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By imobesejk - 17/07/2011 00:19 - United States

Today, my mother told me I'm going to get lung cancer. Because she smokes. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/08/2009 06:27 - Ghana

Today, I learned that because of my new medication, I can either avoid getting malaria, or have a male yeast infection. I'm stuck in Africa for the next two months, and have to sit down to pee because I don't want to irritate my penis by touching it. FML

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By devinchi - 11/11/2011 08:42 - United States

Today, my buddy told me he was going to get an HIV test at the health department. Without thinking, I told him to "think positive". FML

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2016 03:02 - Canada - Fort Smith

Today, for Mother's Day, I surprised my Mother with the news I that I'll be visiting in June. The last time we got to visit was 4 years ago, we live 4000 miles apart and it's a very expensive trip. She said, "No, come next June, I want to lose some more weight before seeing you." FML

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By me. - 22/07/2023 10:00

Today, I told my mom that I'm bulimic and have been for a few years, and that I needed help. She responded by saying, "Well that's clearly not working for you. Why don't you try anorexia?" She then patted me on the head, smiled, and walked away. FML

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Wizardo 33

Wednesday 30 September 2015 18:07

Tell her to take a trip to the sun, she might get a heart after it thaws out.

RedPandax 23

Wednesday 30 September 2015 18:06

That incredibly insensitive. She should volunteer in Africa. It might make her a more nicer person, it sounds like she's needs it.

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interesting33 36

Wednesday 30 September 2015 20:18

Does she say stuff like that a lot? It sounds emotionally abusive to critique your weight like that as well as saying you should get a life threatening illness

Uriel87 3

Wednesday 30 September 2015 20:19

what kind of mum is that? seriously, live your life as you want and don't care about others. your happiness belongs to you only!

trucker2 33

Wednesday 30 September 2015 20:44

Give your mom a brochure to the nearest nursing home, and walk off without saying a word

allforfun 23

Friday 2 October 2015 2:50

Haha, excellent!!

airbear18 15

Wednesday 30 September 2015 20:57

that's F'd up like seriously

prettygurl89 16

Wednesday 30 September 2015 22:10

Your mom needs mommy classes.

writerchic85 25

Wednesday 30 September 2015 22:18

Is your mom Mariah Carey?

earlytermination 34

Wednesday 30 September 2015 22:35

Your mom is an idiot.

butterbunny 15

Wednesday 30 September 2015 23:51

What. The. ****.

Captain_Debilos_fml 13

Wednesday 30 September 2015 23:51

good idea

jackacar12436 17

Thursday 1 October 2015 0:04

Man that is just COLD

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