Today, while living in Florida, I had a conversation with my mother explaining that it might be best for me to come back home. Her response, "Don't worry, they have plenty of homeless shelters down there if you need a place to stay." Thanks Mom. FML
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Today, I found out my mom had been telling everyone how independent I was and just wanted to be left alone. I was homeless when I graduated valedictorian from high school and wondering why no one would let me stay with them, even when it was snowing. Now I know. FML
Today, my mom's "hobby" of rescuing homeless people became very real. We now have 3 more people living in our house, and none of them have a sense of personal space. I wake up to their faces in my windows. Thanks mom. FML
Today, I called my mom while she was out of town and confessed how I have been depressed lately and thinking suicidal thoughts. After my long sob story, she took a breath and said, "OK, just make sure you don't forget to take the dogs out." FML
Today, my mother knocked on the door of my room at 7am. I am currently over 300 miles from home, on a vacation to get away from my overbearing family. I told none of them where I was going. FML
Today, I dropped out of college and moved back home to help my mom take care of my younger siblings after our father's death. My mom yelled at me and scolded me and lectured me for throwing my life away, and said this was the last thing she ever wanted me to do. I thought she needed help. FML
Today, I found my mother wandering the halls of my fraternity unescorted and asked why she was here, she told me she was concerned when I didn't pick up my phone for two days. She then informed me that she had also moved to the same city I live in. My mother moved over 600 miles to stalk me. FML
Today, my mom was helping me plan for going to college. After 30 minutes of me getting more upset, and her getting more frustrated, she directed me to Tinder, a wedding venue website, and the local address for Planned Parenthood. Her actual words were, "There's no shame in being a stay at home dad these days." FML
Today, I walked home from work when a woman asked me to come inside for a free meal. It was at a homeless shelter. FML
Today, my mom yelled at me for taking too long at a job interview, and that it was a waste of her time to drive me to it. I just quit my job, moved away from my boyfriend and the coast to help take care of her in Idaho. FML
Today, I told my parents how grateful I am for having them in my life and that not many kids are as lucky as me. My mom texted me after I went out 10 minutes later: "Are you OK? You seemed depressed earlier." FML
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blcksocks 19
Please don't bring the innocent pillow sham into this.
iarefatal 9
I feel like she is trying to tell you something OP, and she isn't being very subtle.
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Comments (70)
samasara 20
Don't think about it to much. Deep down she loves you.
GTAmax99 12
Hard to take you seriously with that profile picture...
DrunkButterfly 17
Why should a child have to know that a parent loves her only deep down? Shouldn't parents just show it?
aussieaccents 7
I'm sure there's a nice little room under some stairs that OP could live in (:
jaded_gal05 1
agreed!
cajekraze 7
The best thing a parent can do isn't always the nicest. OP's mother just doesn't want to be a crutch. I would never even think of going back to my parents' house. That is all part of growing up
samasara 20
29. Yes but OP mother obviously isn't showing it, so OP just needs to know.
Jirekianu2 19
Wow, she has no idea what it means to be homeless. If she did and she cares about the OP she wouldn't even suggest it. Once you become homeless good luck finding any work. Who the hell is going to hire a homeless person when they've got waiting lists for employment at fast food restaurants.
VScpu 3
Tough love
MrsDruidess 23
I agree with 58, once your out on you're own thats it. Unless something truly horrible happens, there is never a reason to move back in with mom and dad. Its called being a parent not a crutch. Kids need to stand on their own two feet and some of them won't if they know that don't have to. Sorry OP but YDI, time to grow up kid. besides you can't just invite yourself back into their home, they have to offer, thats rude you know
iarefatal 9
I feel like she is trying to tell you something OP, and she isn't being very subtle.
hotPinklipstick 24
Parents are just so supportive aren't they? Sometimes parents can be assholes.
Officiency 4
Erhmahgerd asshole parents no one supports me society is ******!!1!
hotPinklipstick 24
45- Umm, ok? Lol. Not quite sure what you were going for there, but congrats. Want a cookie?
60cent 7
Sham on ur mother !
blcksocks 19
Please don't bring the innocent pillow sham into this.
SirCharles83 13
Sham wow
joshiepo0 18
Shamrock? Are you wishing luck on the mother?
amillionbucks 5
That sucks. I hate when parents make cold comments and think nothing of it.
drkrissy1331 12
Maybe she was joking. Couldnt imagine a mother doing that.
TylerBurden 21
I don't get it either. It all depends on the relationship between mother and child. My mother could have said the same but I would just laugh it off because I know she's joking. Sometimes even parents are allowed to joke.
pickles1994 18
Aww it's ok OP, I'm sure there are some nice people at the homeless shelters; if you have to result to that but hopefully not. But on the other hand you can make new friends!
B0u_fml 18
That's very kind of her! You should bring a cake with you for your mom.
etchsanity1 11
I think you misread nothing nice about telling your kid to go stay in a homeless shelter
naya_bingi 11
Whoosh! Did you feel that go over your head?!
BlowinChronic 18
Sounds like she is pretty darn supportive of you OP.
ribbons 23
When the time comes for her to be choosing a nursing home, I would be putting the local homeless shelters at the top of the list... Hope everything works out alright for you, and that you have other family more willing to help you out!
Catkam623 27
Hey those are too good for her I recommend a cardboard box.