Today, I completely shaved my head as a gesture for my boyfriend's mother, who was suffering from cancer and having a terrible time undergoing chemotherapy. Turns out she doesn't even have cancer, and my boyfriend thought I wouldn't have the guts to do it. FML
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Today, I shaved my head because I heard that one of my good friends got cancer. I went to visit her in the hospital. She's not bald. FML
Today, after I watched my girlfriend get her head shaved in preparation for chemo a few days ago, I took the clippers and buzzed my long, well kept hair, gave her a loving hug, reminding her that, "We're at this together." She later broke up with me because I, pretty much, "look like shit." FML
Today, it's the 3-month anniversary marking the day two friends and I shaved our heads as a show of solidarity for a friend starting chemo. Her prognosis is good and her hair only thinned slightly. We, on the other hand, look like a motley crew of lesbian biker chicks. FML
Today, I finally told my boyfriend I have a medical condition that makes me grow an unusual amount of hair on my face, so I shave every day. He said he was leaving me because he refuses to be with a "bearded lady". FML
Today, I slipped and gashed my head bad enough that my head had to be shaved to be sewn up. Right after it had finished growing back from chemotherapy. FML
Today, I brought my best friend to my uncle's birthday party. We were having a great time until my grandmother walked up to us and said to me, "You sure have a nice looking boyfriend." My friend is a girl. She has cancer and lost all of her hair due to chemotherapy. FML
Today, my long-term girlfriend broke up with me because my hair "falls out" and I "will definitely be bald soon", even though it's not that bad. The same girl who I supported through her chemotherapy and gave her promises that I would stay with her no matter how she looked. FML
Today, my daughter shaved her head in solidarity for a friend who went bald from cancer. Normally this would be an amazing gesture. Unfortunately, her “friend” is a fictional character from a book she’s reading. My daughter had almost 24-inch long hair. FML
Today, when I went out to get some groceries with my mother, a small girl came up to me and said I was an "ugly egg" because I'm a bald girl. I had to shave my head in order to have brain surgery to relieve me of the symptoms of my neurological disorder. FML
Today, I had an elderly woman come up to me and tell me how well I pull off the look of being bald. She said that most women can't look attractive without hair. Then she asked me if I had cancer. I had to explain to her that I am, in fact, a man, and I shave my head because I'm a swimmer. FML
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aly_pinay22 8
Your boyfriend is a douche. Sorry OP.
shrimpygymnast 9
Wow... If that's how he treats you then he obviously doesn't respect you or his mother by lying about her having such a terrible sickness... Get rid of him, OP.
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123man 11
You could find some kid with cancer and say, "I shaved my head for you!" That would probably turn this situation into good for someone.
WritingWrongs 8
Or if her boyfriend's mom ever really pisses her off, OP could just say "oh come on! I shaved my head for you!"
lacespace 8
Well now you can milk people with your cancer style hair cut.
Welshite 39
Cancer is nothing to joke about. I've had four aunts and a grandmother who have died from cancer. So not to be rude or anything but SHUT IT!!!
Grimmerie 31
28, calm down. Cancer is not a joke, I agree (lost my dad to it when I was a kid) but you're going to start something unpleasant if that's the way you word your posts. I'm sorry for your losses.
Welshite 39
#34: I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm sorry for losing my temper. I just can't believe people think that cancer victims "milk" people for sympathy or money. I know several living cancer sufferers, and they play it down. They don't like people noticing their lack of hair or wigs or their obvious suffering. I have extreme respect for those brave souls.
countrygirl626 16
Who in the **** would want to pretend they have cancer to milk it? My mother had cancer, and from watching her, that shit is hell. Along with that, a family friend and my grandfather died from it. Cancer isn't a joke, and I hate when people pretend it is. People die from it, and some people need to show more respect.
lacespace 8
I never said cancer is a joke. I made a joke about an fml that was about cancer. I also never said people with cancer "milk it". Relax. My step dad has cancer and my aunt was just diagnosed. This isn't a support group it's a humor site so stop getting your panties in a twist. I'm sorry I offended you or made you uncomfortable it probably was insensitive, but it wasn't supposed to be interpreted the way you guys took it. And I'm sorry for all your losses but I just figured I'd make a joke, believe me I know the seriousness of cancer as well as you.
lacespace 8
Forget my last comment I'm really sorry I feel terrible for my insensitivity, again my apologies.
countrygirl626 16
We know it isn't a support group, but when it comes to things like cancer, it just shouldn't be joked about. I understand people have different ways of dealing, and you found it amusing. But others who've had loved ones have cancer or die from it may not find that same joke funny. I think you just have to be careful when dealing with sensitive issues.
candiicane 12
43 - Look up Ashley Anne Kirilow. Unfortunately, she is from my area and DID fake having cancer for money and attention.
DJP0N3 0
Yeah I'm sure shaving your wad makes people with cancer happy
unknown_user5566 26
How does one shave a 'wad', exactly?
DJP0N3 0
Lol autocorrect
gracehi 31
Sounds to me like you are an infinitely kinder, more compassionate, and all around better person than your boyfriend. You're wasting your time with this asshole. Find someone who is worthy of a truly good person such as yourself. That was really a very sweet thing for you to do. I actually found it quite touching. It's a shame your noble gesture was based on a cheap joke.
fyreprincess 3
gracehi said exactly the same thing I was about to write. blessings on your compassionate gesture. dump the sphincter. hair grows quickly. meanwhile have fun with scarves and don't forget the sunblock!
ICastillo 24
Well at least you care enough to do it, but to bad your boyfriend is lying ass hat.
Welshite 39
That is an extremely generous gesture OP. I applaud you. I also would like volunteer my services to help wax your boyfriend's entire body in retaliation.
RedPillSucks 31
While he's asleep, pump some Novocaine in his dick/testicles. When he wakes, tell him that his last meal caused erectile dysfunction. When/if the Novocaine wears off, mention that you thought it was about as funny has pretending that his mom had cancer.
blooperlala 1
Don't really know about the drug you're talking about but it does sound like a really good payback.
SaintPeasy 3
Knockout drug the dentist gives to patients
marquez_jasmine 6
Anyone who would make a "joke" about that is rude and arrogant. He's a douche, but good for you ! Shows what kind of person you are if your willing to show support for someone like that.
marquez_jasmine 6
Something*
olpally 32
Junk punch time for that asshat... :D
Spazz420 7
I bet you he doesn't think u have the guts to dump him either??