Today, as I was about to leave home for my first sweet taste of freedom at my new apartment, my car died. I'm stuck here for at least the weekend and can look forward to my mom driving me to work. Freedom. FML
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Today, after ten months of carpooling or borrowing my mom's car to get to work, and saving money, I finally have a brand new car. However, I have nowhere to go, besides work, and everyone I know is busy or lives out of state. FML
Today, my car crapped out in the middle of the road, after over a year of only being able to find short contract jobs, all while juggling the grief of the back to back deaths of my mother and grandfather. FML
Today, my car broke down dead in the middle of the highway. As I was unable to get it out of the road, it was impounded, and my insurance won't help. Now I'm further in debt and struggling to get to work. FML
Today, I found out I will be without a car for two weeks because my mother volunteered to let my grandparents use mine while theirs is being repaired. They've been in 4 accidents over the last year. FML
Today, I was driving to visit my parents for the first time in two years. After spending about $4000 to make sure my car wouldn't break down on the journey, around the halfway point, the front tire popped and the engine blew out. I'm about 5 states away from both my parents and my home. FML
Today, while on my way to work, I had a tire blowout. I got the car towed and borrowed my mom’s so that I could still get to work. Her car seized and died on the expressway ramp. It’s not in any tow truck’s jurisdiction. FML
Today, I was finally able to drive my brother's nice car instead of my clunker, because he left for college. First thing I do? Back into the neighbors' mailbox while exiting the driveway. FML
Today, due to bad weather, my dad let me take his car to drive to my apartment 3 hours away. I only realized when I got there that my keys were still sitting on my parents' kitchen counter. FML
Today, my family was leaving for a weekend trip and was supposed to pick me up on the way down. About an hour before they are supposed to arrive, my mom calls to tell me that there's no room left in the car, so they won't be stopping to get me. FML
Today, my girlfriend's dad let me borrow his car for transportation to work because mine got totaled. This car is a complete dump and I've realized he's only letting me use it so it's my fault to fix the broken things on the car. So far, I've had to replace the battery and two popped tires. FML
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Top comments
NeonSteps 14
Look to bright side at least you'll get to work!!
RollingCakes 21
Freedom is pretty nice, but remember to cherish the memories and time you spend with your family. Unless they're crazy, then you should run and run fast.
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Comments (43)
thenamesjan 13
At least you're gonna get to spend time with your mom :)
spikekutter 9
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sarah5745 41
Just why?
gracehi 33
Because **** YOU! That's why!
dreamweaver1227 11
It will make your first day of freedom that much sweeter. Hang in there.
Bloink 25
im sure you'll miss these days of having a chauffeur/mom drive you places
PenguinBitch 44
I remember my first taste of freedom. Ah yes, that eagle didn't see me coming. ( n_n )
oathkeeper99 31
I wouldn't say it was a bad thing having your mom drive you to work, my mom flat out refused and I have to spend two hours on buses every morning to travel what would be a 15-20 minute drive. It could be much worse.
TahoeFMler 22
AAA? Co worker that could pick you up from the new digs for a little gas money? Or lunch out, on payday? Or mom pick you up from new place and take you to and from work!? Moms like lunch dates too...?
worldclassrager 41
Sure hope those days fly by for you OP
jazalea8 16
With the way it sounds, you want freedom because you currently have absolutely none. With that being said, are you sure your mom or dad did not make your car break down so you could not move?
thefmlman2011 37
hopefully you can get your car fixed quickly!