Today, I found out my grandfather died via Facebook, because apparently both my father and my aunt think posting a status about it immediately rather than calling family is the thing to do. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my grandmother died. No one called me to let me know she passed. I found out because people kept writing RIP on her Facebook wall. My siblings and I weren't even mentioned in her obituary with the other grandchildren, but they did remember to mention her dog. FML
Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML
Today, I saw selfies of my aunt and her friends on Facebook having a great time. They took the pictures at my mother's funeral last week. FML
Today, I found an obituary clipping on my kitchen table. It was for my grandpa. No one told me he died. FML
Today, I heard that my stepmom’s mother passed away… via a public Facebook post made by my dad. FML
Today, my mother messaged me via Facebook me to say that my father had died. They knew since the start of the year but didn't bother to tell me. I live 10 minutes from the hospital he was in. FML
Today, I decided it would be pretty amusing to press the "Like" button on everyone's status on Facebook without reading them just to get on peoples' nerves. After re-reading them later, I found out one of them said "I MISS YOU SOO MUCH GRANDMOM. RIP". I liked that her grandmother died. FML
Today, I mentioned on Facebook that I'll be out of town over the weekend, because I am attending my grandmother's funeral. I soon got comments saying "Pics or it didn't happen" and "Killed her for the inheritance, eh?" followed by a solitary "LOLLL". FML
Today, I looked at my father's Facebook for the first time in a month to see a status saying, "Making wedding plans!" Really? When was he planning on telling his own daughter? FML
Today, I found out that my mom and dad got a divorce. They didn't tell me, they just changed their relationship status on Facebook. FML
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darwinism 30
Both your father and aunt are insensitive idiots. Sorry for your loss OP.
Welshite 40
That is so insensitive. "Hey look everyone, Grandpa died! #YOLO" I'm sorry for your loss, OP. I truly am.
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Comments (96)
queerdragon 20
Looking at the other side, maybe they are really upset and don't want to retell the story thirty or forty times. They lost a parent, which in most cases can be worse than losing a grandparent. The man raised them and they might be so upset they thought it was easier to just have a one-off and tell everyone like that. You have a right to be upset, Op, but don't make a huge deal about it. Sure, it could be seen as tactless, but you should ask the person why they did it like that and did not call instead.
bayliebug 14
Ahhh. I hate when family members post important news on Facebook, especially stuff like that. ): sorry you had to find out that way OP.
cittie_b 1
This happened to me OP, I got home after work 2 years ago and found my sister had posted "RIP Grandpa" - I was so upset, and I couldn't even contact my parents as they were out the country (I was 20, my sister was 17). However I know my sister is shy and not the most social, she was home alone and going to facebook was obviously the only way to vent her grief at that particular moment. RIP your grandad x
shortbusanarchy 2
By this time next week the funeral will be televised via YouTube. Sad joke, but will probably end up being true.
Goblin182 27
It is surprising to me how many organizations are using Facebook and Twitter now as they meathod of choice to disemminate information.
maddiewoah 15
I know kinda what that feels like, OP.. My family found out about my uncle's death a couple of years ago over Facebook, as well as my grandmother being in the hospital. Why anyone would post that on Facebook without calling first, I don't know. It's insensitive and just plain ridiculous. Sorry for your loss, OP :(
JesseAttack 21
If you're not close to your family it's sort of understandable. I learn most of my family things from FB. xD
NotPoesAnna 0
Oh, hon, one of my aunts and one of my cousins posted that my grandfather died on Facebook before my uncle (who is my grandparents son) was told. It's bull!
mpkpm 19
I totally read this wrong and thought it meant Facebook killed him.. On a more serious note sorry for your loss.
TheAngryPrincess 3
That's how I learned of my uncle's death. Facebook. It sucks. Family should let family know before posting it online.