Today, I came home from living in Spain for 2 years. My mom made dinner for me, and she had forgotten about my allergy to citrus, because she made lemon chicken. After using my EpiPen, and calling 911 for myself, I heard my mom say to my dad, "She always did have to be the center of attention." FML
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Today, my mom baked a cake for the whole family. One spent EpiPen later, I found out there were nuts in it, which I'm severely allergic to. My mom's defense was that she thought I'd have "gotten over" my allergy by now. FML
Today, my boyfriend’s mom fed me a new dish containing peanuts, knowing full well I’m severely allergic. According to her, her ancestors “cured” allergies by exposing the person to the allergen. I went into anaphylactic shock. FML
Today, my dad decided to take his medicine before eating. He passed out with his face in a plate of chocolate cake. He wasn't responsive so I called the paramedics. When he got to the hospital, the doctor asked him if he knew why he was there. He replied, "Because my stupid daughter overreacted." FML
Today, my mom argued with me that I should have went to an emergency room a further 18 minutes away from me, during a near fatal allergic reaction, so I would've received "better care." FML
Today, after taking vacation time to visit her, my mom told me she was glad I was leaving so she could get back to her diet. I'm prediabetic and have been trying to manage the condition. She ordered dessert at every meal and was the only one in the family who did. FML
Today, I had a mild allergic reaction from eating pasta salad. I told my mom that I might be allergic to the parsley, since it was the only ingredient that I don't eat often. She made me eat a sprig of it to "make sure." Now my face is covered in hives. FML
Today, while working at a children's day camp, one of the kids who is allergic to peanuts went into anaphylactic shock. I ran and grabbed the boy's Epipen. I was holding it backwards so the injection went into my hand, causing me to pass out, and both of us to be rushed to hospital. FML
Today, after a year of staying at home, I finally went out. I had a panic attack and couldn't breathe, so my mum decided to scream at me and slap me so I'd become "normal". FML
Today, I was talking to my parents when all of a sudden my dad started freaking out and asking my mom how I got this really bad allergy on my face. My mom just laughed, and then I had to explain to him that it was just my acne. The worst part is that he was dead serious the whole time. FML
Today, while making dinner I cut my finger badly with a knife. When I yelled for my dad to drive me to the hospital, he accused me of lying to get attention. He had to taste my blood before he decided it wasn't red-colored corn syrup. FML
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BirdieC 0
your mom's pretty careless.
always_his 2
FYL for having such a mother! That's ridiculous.
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Comments (165)
DEVASTATOR 12
very your mom sounds like a heartless cow
alwaysalady 0
How does you MOTHER forget a life threatening allergy? I mean, seriously! My mom still tells people in reaustaurants, "That doesn't have tomatoes in it, right? Because she's allergic, so it better not have tomatoes in it!"
SuperSpore 0
So, no pizza for you? I think that's an FML right there.
Mooshki 0
I guess we know why you moved so far away!
meanie_monday 0
Your mother seems to care a lot. Hopefully she's also allergic to something you can feed her.
lalap_fml 0
What a heartless bitch! FYL!
purple_nugget 0
pretty funny(:
Pixelle_fml 0
Ouch, that sucks!! Sounds like my mum... Definitely FYL!
rayrayy_fml 0
I'm calling shenanigans- Lemon chicken? Anyone that's had chicken picatta knows it's quite clearly COVERED in lemon juices. If you couldn't smell/taste it RIGHT away, YDI. Don't be so careless about such a severe allergy and then blame your Mom.
speak_a_da_truth 0
you speak_a_da_truth! YDI for being an idiot OP!
BLNovelist 0
Ever think that maybe something else could overwhelm the smell? OR maybe the OP is unfortunate enough to not have that good a sense of smell? I know it has to be nearly vomit-worthy strength for me to smell something typically, along with both my mother and grandfather have that issue, so I know it wouldn't be unheard of for someone else to have it as well
mezentius 0
I've had other kinds of lemon chicken, and if I hadn't been told I would have had no idea there was any lemon. The amount of lemon juice can vary widely.
Sappheyes 0
Where did it say picatta in the OP? Lots of chicken dishes can contain lemon, but it might not be an obvious ingredient at first.
dlmurphy 0
you have to understand that it's quite possible that she doesn't recognize the smell of lemon juice right off due to the fact that she is allergic to it so she isn't introduced to the smell very often. i could be wrong, but i'm just trying see how it could be true instead of being an asshole like you and assuming everyones an idiot.
z0mb130v3rl0rd 0
You should tell your mom she always had to be a bitch.
_Noon_ 0
O wow. Go back to Spain, now!