Today, I called my mum, crying because of my low self-esteem. She interrupted my sobs by saying, "Can I hang up now? The phone's getting hot." FML
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I called my mother to say hi. She spent a whole hour and a half complaining about how I never call her, bawling and calling me "a waste of human flesh." I call her at least once a week. FML
Today, I called my mom for the first time in a few weeks, just to chat because I miss her. When she picked up, the first thing she said was, "Why are you calling? What's wrong? Do you have swine flu??" When I told her that I didn't, and I just wanted to chat, she hung up. FML
Today, I called my mother crying, telling her how my husband has apparently been cheating on me for months. To my surprise, she didn't interrupt me or cut me off the whole time. Only when she didn't respond, did I realize she'd hung up a half an hour ago. FML
Today, I was crying after having argued with my boyfriend. My mom saw me, she asked, "Why are you crying? Don't you have homework to do?" FML
Today, I was talking on the phone to my crush so I went into the bathroom for some privacy. My drunk mother started banging on the door, asking what I was doing in there. I told her that I was on the phone, so she yelled super loud, "While you're shitting?" He immediately hung up. FML
Today, I called my mom from Australia. I have been abroad for two months and hadn't talked to her in a long time. A few minutes into the conversation my moms stops me and says this call must cost a fortune and hangs up on me. A few bucks in more important to her then me. FML
Today, I found myself crying in the bathroom because I started to feel lonely and depressed. My mother came into the bathroom, hearing me cry and gave me an hour long speech about what a beautiful human being I am… And to not forget to lose weight. FML
Today, I came home crying and informed my mother that someone had called me a 'fat bitch' today. She held me at arms length, looked me straight in the eyes, and lovingly said, "You can't change who you are." FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me because she heard me say "love you" on the phone. I was talking to my mom. FML
Today, while I was sitting in the living room with my mother, my phone rang. She immediately exclaimed, "I'm not calling you! Why is it going off?" She was serious. My own mother doesn't believe people talk to me. FML
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eddeeezzyy 19
What a bitch. Sorry OP! :(
olpally 33
Your mom is horrible!!! Sheesh... Parents are terrible sometimes... Don't let her get to you like that.. The fml community supports you op! Hang in there!
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Comments (51)
disturbed678 10
Parents just don't understand
DeviousAngel 13
I wouldn't generalize that to ALL parents. My parents certainly care about my well-being.
alvarny 17
Ever thought maybe the mother has been listening to the same story for a couple of decades and know with a high degree of certainty that op will be okay? Some people just want a listening ear, but they force the other party to listen to the same story over and over...
Finnick_fml 12
Sorry OP, that was insensitive of her. But, at the same time, it's VERY difficult to understand someone crying over the phone! She probably had no idea what you were saying, especially if you were just non-stoppedly blubbering. She could've handled it better :(
kaymi 17
"I like having low self-esteem. It makes me feel special." -Jane from Daria Embrace it girl! :) No really I hope you get the help you need to get out of it. It sucks. Been there.
baked_goods 5
YDI. People who call up their moms because of self-esteem issues are just fishing for attention. Grow up, grow a pair, and stop caring about other people think of you OP.
THE_A_TEEN 28
That's horrible advice.
THE_A_TEEN 28
The "grow up and grow a pair" part I meant. Her problem could be psychological..
kandi_kid69 15
17- Don't see how this would be a YDI. People who call theirs parents up for problems aren't fishing for attention. Seemed like OP wanted help. "Stop caring about what other people think of you." Maybe that isn't the case. OP could possibly have a few imperfections that they can't change and that's what is bringing them down.
rubberduckie94 13
If op does have things they can not change about themselves they still need to learn how to embrace it. I have a physically deforming disease that used to really bother me, but now I don't care what people think. It is a process and I feel bad for op if this is the case , but it takes time and reflection.
KiddNYC1O 22
Wow, 17. You're an idiot.
rdy4fn 1
Thought of my mom soon as I read this. Can't change her :( hope you find someone to help you.
TheNewGuy03 29
OP: 1) Head to your local supermarket. 2) Ask for the "self-esteem topical cream." 3) Apply liberally. Seriously, though I don't know the cause of your low self-esteem, it is certainly possible (and encouraged!) to find a way to pull yourself out of your self-deprecating rut of doom. That notwithstanding, your mother was being a bitch to you, and a proper mother would hear you out, regardless of the circumstance. Chin up. |the kid|
buckeyes127 1
Mum or mom?
THE_A_TEEN 28
OP is Australian, so it's mum.
charvisioku 22
Not everyone is American, even if you might want to believe they are. Brits and Aussies don't say "mom".
immaMonsta 8
What an insensitive bitch.
daisy963 4
Haha sounds like a cool mom maybe you should man up op ;)