Today, feeling very self-conscious about my looks, I told my mom I felt ugly and wished I could be as beautiful as her. She only said, "Yeah, I'm pretty, I wonder what happened to you." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, during a conversation with my in-laws, I opened up about my insecurities concerning my looks. My mother-in-law responded, "But you're not beautiful." She then repeated it. FML
Today, I was complaining to my mom about how my sister looked like a barbie doll next to me. I was saying how she was so tan and her hair looked awesome next to mine. She paused for a while and then said "Well you're pretty on the inside." FML
Today, I asked my mom if I was ugly. She said, "Ask your girlfriend." I said I didn't have one. She said "Exactly." FML
Today, my mom took a picture of me. All she could say about the picture was, "At least your sister is pretty." FML
Today, I asked my grandmother what she looked like when she was young. She casually replied, "I was ugly, sweetie. Just like you." FML
Today, I told my 8 year-old daughter that she looks a lot like mommy. Now she won't come out of her room because she thinks she's ugly. FML
Today, whilst trying on wedding dresses with my mom, she told me that I looked fat and awful in the dress I liked. When I told her how hurtful she was being, she told me that I should be grateful that she told me what she thought instead of laughing at me behind my back. FML
Today, my grandfather told me that I was ugly. When my mom found out, she said that, "Old people are allowed to tell the truth." FML
Today, my dad found the ugliest picture my mom has ever taken. I show it to her laughing. She said it looks like me. I looked again and it kind of does. FML
Today, my mom and dad were talking about how if I lost weight, I would be attractive and have guys all over me. My dad said, “That’s exactly what I’m worried about.” It took me a while to realize they both think I’m ugly. FML
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Top comments
carl_carl_ 28
That's so rude of her. I can tell your mother sure has an ugly personality just from that comment
laurenswims13 24
Great parenting. Sorry OP, i bet you're beautiful!
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Comments (100)
anonymous_365 12
Was she being sarcastic and ribbing you? My mom and I have a relationship like that. Surely she didn't really mean it.
MandieL 27
She could have also said it thinking her daughter was fishing for a compliment.
rileyrae0000 23
But OP was having confidence issues. That's hardly the time to be teasing or using sarcasm. As a parent, OP's mother should be sensitive to her needs and know when it's appropriate to joke around.
thatoneevilfuy 6
No mother is psychic no matter how much they try to make out they are, mistakes are going to be made and this is possibly one of those times where a joke went wrong
beeferjay 34
being smart is more important than being pretty
sweetbliss3 37
her attitude makes her ugly, no matter how pretty she is. she's obviously a toxic person in that area, so stay away from her when you need uplifting.
WOTAN1488 24
Ugly on the inside defines ur mum best
MandieL 27
She may have felt you were fishing for a compliment and decided to be a bitch about it. Either way, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there is someone out there who thinks your mom is ugly and you are beautiful. Hopefully you find this person who can help you feel beautiful, but the first step is to believe it yourself. Do something special for yourself to make you feel good and boost your confidence.
rileyrae0000 23
Wow your mother sounds very immature and vain. Part of a parent's job is building their children's confidence, not tearing them down.
jesuis_julie 21
I'm sorry to hear that OP! Your mom might be pretty, but she sure has an ugly attitude! And OP you are beautiful in your own way! :)
KatieeMoe 14
Why is this voted down? I don't get it.
Kurby14 21
bitch move on your mom's part. you are beautiful OP. screw what anyone else says :)
writerchic85 26
One day your moms looks will fade and she will have nothing but her shitty personality. You will still be a good person and that is appreciated much more. Be strong.
rileyrae0000 23
I really appreciate this comment
olpally 33
Don't worry, her looks are fading anyways. I'm sure you look great op. :)