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)
AbtractAngela 17
My mom says things like that ALL the time. Seriously, it's just a joke. I can't tell for sure in your situation because, of course, I can't hear the tone she said it in, but usually when parents say stuff like that it's not meant to be taken seriously.
JazNim17 18
My mother makes jokes like this as well. However, I don't have major self esteem issues and I look just like her but thirty years younger. So it may be a joke in my situation or yours, but crushing in OP's. If nothing else, it's poor taste to make such a joke to someone who has just confessed to a major problem like that.
Krwman 8
Well... I'd much rather spend 15 minutes to 15 years with you than the "lady" who insulted you--
clumsyninja13 21
Hey don't listen to her she's a bad mother ignore her, don't turn to make up, I don't care if I get voted down who cares I'm saying what I think. Wear what you like wear headphones with loud music to ignore everyone look straight not to the sides, you won't see people giving you dirty glances and it works, cause trust me I'm a girl and I have a mans nose and feet..
worldclassrager 41
Blame her genes...then she'll feel bad about saying that
alioni 12
parents can be harsh sometimes...
cocainecupcake 9
what the **** momz
Jethco 15
That's kind of what you get for fishing for compliments. Sorry.
Keiraquarium 12
She was not 'fishing for compliments'. She was seeking reassurance from her mother. There is nothing wrong with that.
arrowgold 19
Beauty shines from the inside. Attractiveness is a matter of perspective.
Ruskiy_Cherep 18
So did you want the truth or u just want everyone to lie to ur face to cheer u up? Depends how you look at it
Twid 16
Did you just expect her to give you sympathy when you put yourself down? I know it sounds cold and everyone wants love, but putting yourself down and hoping people will come to your rescue with words isn't the way to do it