Today, after a very harsh argument from my mother about her not seeing her grandchild enough, I decided to vent out my rage in a text to my friend. It wasn't until after I sent the message, that yes, I sent that message to my mom FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was trying to break up with my boyfriend over text. I was being really careful to phrase it nicely, and I hit send with a sigh of relief. Except I sent the text to my mom, who now keeps sending me unsolicited advice about my "love life" with an occasional "You go, girl!" FML
Today, I had a major falling out with my best friend. Angry, I sent a short text message to him explaining how I felt. I soon noticed I'd accidentally texted "I'm going to fucking kill you, asshole." to my boss instead. I'm still waiting on a reply. FML
Today, I found out that my mum has been texting my ex-boyfriend to tell him what a dick he is. FML
Today, my mother snapped and took her frustrations out on me. Whenever she has a problem with other family members, it falls on me because she can't show them her true face to them. And she wonders why I hide away all the time… FML
Today, my mom got angry that I wasn't responding to her texts. I couldn't because I was in the dentist's chair. She'd dropped me off, and after returning from errands, sent the text from the waiting room. FML
Today, I got into a fight with my mom, and stormed out of the house. I walked two blocks before realizing that I have no place to go, and no friends to vent to. FML
Today, I sent a love letter I'd written meant for my crush to a friend so she could evaluate my prose before I actually sent it to him. For some reason, my emotions got the best of me, and I mistakenly CC'd my mom. She replied with three crying-with-laughter emojis. FML
Today, there's an ongoing family situation which is stressful and frustrating. I had to deal with something having to do with that for my sister-in-law. I was annoyed and wanted to vent to my partner; but I didn’t double check who I was texting, and I sent a text about my SIL to my SIL. FML
Today, I texted my friend’s mom, asking if she could send over my hoodie that I left at their house. Except I didn’t text her, I texted my ex’s mom, who said, “You should probably stop texting me. She’s engaged now.” FML
Today, I vented a lot to my niece about serious things via text message but I didn't reply to hers since I was asleep. She assumed I'd killed myself and called everyone I know, and had a full blown panic attack. And she has asthma. FML
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
Rozeyyy 25
I know that moms can be frustrating at times, but maybe she's just missing you and using her grandson as an excuse. As people grow older they start to feel more lonely. The best way to solve petty arguments is to communicate with each other.. properly, so maybe that text message isn't such a bad thing.
mariri9206 32
It's not the worst thing in the world. It'll let her know how you (partially) feel and she'll probably try to talk to you about it so you guys be honest with each other and clear the air. You guys can, hopefully, have an open and honest discussion about it and maybe understand each other better.
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (22)
BobbieH 19
I think it's very nice how all these posts are saying this will open lines of communication and it help to resolve issues. However having watched this specific dynamic between my wife and her mother I can say that it's very unlikely that these types of relationships will take that text as a step to bettering anything. It's likely just fuel to the fire. I also don't think it's stated clearly enough to say with certainty that Grandma wants to see the grandchild more. In my wife's situation this argument has always been that Grandma makes zero effort to see the grandkids. Just my perspective from my personal situation. I do hope that OP has a better situation and that others are right and they do work it out.
species4872 20
Maybe Grandma doesn't like her grandkids. Ever thought of that?
lilithfury 23
It's your children. You get to decide who they visit, and how often. Not her.
gamerlaura 13
The only reason she freaked out on me over not seeing her granddaughter enough cause she was too busy flying on holidays, going to England for weekend breaks and driving down to Dublin. My daughter and myself have been at home the entire time while she's been out of the area. Yet of course it's my fault for not going to her house (though how can I if she is never home) lol
Jenadpantano 7
I don't really understand these ones. 1. YDI for not checking before sending. and.. 2. It's your child, not hers. You decided to bring a life into this world and dedicate the effort and time into it. Your mother did not. She is not obligated to anything. Just because you think it would be nice, doesn't mean she needs to spend time with your child. I'm sorry, that's just reality. She will be around when she wants to, don't force it.
IDontKnowaName73 17
Well know she knows how you feel