Today, a coworker complimented me on losing weight, and said that she wished she could drop a few pounds too. I was too embarrassed to tell her that the only reason I've lost weight is because I haven't been able to afford to eat. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, a coworker told me I was "fat shaming" them by discussing weight loss with other coworkers. FML
Today, I received many compliments from my co-workers on the weight I've lost and how nice I look. I haven't slept for the past month, and eating makes me nauseous. I don't have the heart to tell them my secret is anxiety and depression. FML
Today, I complimented my mom with "Hey, I think you lost some weight." She replied with "Yeah, I think you found it." FML
Today, my coworker asked me if I was on a diet for my New Year's resolution. When I said no, she replied, "Why not?" FML
Today, my coworker doesn't want to go to lunch with me anymore, after I lost a load of weight in lockdown and she's still "overweight." Apparently, I've "changed, and not the same person." FML
Today, my mom accused me of having an eating disorder, and I didn't correct her. Truth is, I lost weight after I went off the pill a year ago. I'm too embarrassed to tell my mom that I haven't had anyone in a year. FML
Today, when my mother-in-law told me I was losing weight, my husband started laughing. FML
Today, I told my mom I lost 30 pounds because of an eating disorder. She told me to keep up the good work. FML
Today, my aunt said that it looked like I lost some weight. I was pleased with this, since I've been trying to lose some. My mom, for some reason, thought it was insulting. She pulled me to aside to assure me that I most definitely don't look any skinnier. FML
Today, my friend was complaining about how fat she was. To make her feel better I said, "Psh, you're not fat! In fact we're about the same weight!" She looked at me for a second, then burst into tears sobbing, "I'm fat! I'm fat!" FML
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Top comments
hannaaaahr 33
Uhh well, at least you're getting something positive out of it! No, not eating isn't healthy at all and I do hope you'll be able to buy food soon, if not, stay over at friends or family.
Wizardo 34
Well its a trade off, you're broke but your belt isn't. I hope your economic situation lightens up too OP.
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Comments (117)
Edd243 4
How can ur coworker afford food but u can't u do have the same jobs
Callyn 47
They probably don't and even if they do there are plenty of ways that this could happen. People who have been around longer get paid more, OP's coworker could live with roommates or her parents, could be married or have some other way of splitting costs or OP could have had an emergency she had to take care of.
Bcfrmkc816 17
Maybe coworker has a spouse that helps with bills and stuff. That's all I can think of oops same as above sorry to repeat
monsterGordon 8
I know your pain
saydook 3
why i can't beleive you ?
sunshineruby 7
Try a food stamp program. Most people are embarrassed to be on the program, but even $40 a month for food is better than nothing.
Bcfrmkc816 17
So true
Big_Pickle 18
Ah, OP, I hate that. I hope it turns around for you.
ricknielsen6 5
But you could afford a cell phone. Priorities?
graceinsheepwear 34
Where does it say they have a cell phone?
GetOutOfHere 2
In this day and age, not having a phone means you won't be able to hold a job.
sam_1221 13
i feel ya, its my secret to staying skinny i haven't been able to afford food for a while but i do have family and friends that make sure i stay fed
Shorty777 4
Things will get better for you. Years ago, I couldn't afford to buy food either, but now I can. Stay positive.
theofficialkumar 6
I hope your financial situation improves soon so you don't have to worry about affording food and other requirements, best wishes :)
Bcfrmkc816 17
I can't afford to eat but once a day and then it just a small meal. Wish I could have your metabolism mine seems to have quit. I guess congrats for the weight loss sorry to hear you can't afford to eat.