Miscellaneous: Today, I told my mom that I got into National Honor Society and...

By wtfmom - 07/10/2014 21:10 - United States - Clanton

Today, I told my mom that I got into National Honor Society and Beta Club. Most parents are proud but not her. She told me to get a job and that she was tired of my school shit. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/11/2010 04:41 - United States

Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML

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By Briscuit - 05/12/2013 00:00 - Canada - Pitt Meadows

Today, I was granted a donation to pay for a creative writing course. When I told my mom she couldn't even muster a smile. She found her excitement later, however, when she posted how proud she was of me on Facebook. I can only get praise through my mom attention-whoring on social media. FML

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By Kitty_Gem - 27/08/2009 20:28 - United States

Today, my mother told me I should think about quitting school. She explained that the reason was because she didn't want me to be more successful than my older sisters. FML

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By 1940s wants their attitude back - 29/09/2020 20:01 - United States

Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML

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By batman - 04/07/2020 02:02

Today, I found out I was qualified to go to a magnet school. My mom threw the papers away, claiming she thinks I shouldn't be with "rich and snobby" people. She grew up as a rich snob and has a fortune waiting for her when her parents die, and she brags about it. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/03/2011 23:27 - United States

Today, I realized that even though I was an honor student throughout school, and considered the golden child who was going to go far in life, all I've accomplished a year after graduation is becoming an unemployed single mother still living with my parents. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/03/2023 10:00

Today, despite me being a master-level carpenter, and my art sells for thousands, I heard my mom telling her snobby friends how embarrassed she is of me because I’m “basically unemployed” and waste my time on “hobby crafts” like a teenage nerd instead of getting “a real job” and finding a wife. FML

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By SofiMarti - 24/08/2019 00:02 - Argentina - Buenos Aires

Today, my mom was named principal of the school I go to. FML

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By stillwaiting - 09/03/2009 20:48 - United States

Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML

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By luciazee - 06/06/2013 20:51 - Peru - Lima

Today, after having spent years staying in school, working hard to achieve good grades, and avoiding all the bad kids, my mom accused me of having no direction in life and complained about how I haven't given her a grandchild yet. I'm 19. FML

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Wednesday 8 October 2014 11:08

Feel sorry for you OP. Congratulations though ;) Good luck

albertozeta_fml 9

Wednesday 8 October 2014 11:09

She's just a jealous egoistic stupid person. I'm truly sorry for you.

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syed121417 22

Wednesday 8 October 2014 23:56

Guys, national honor society is in high school. Pretty sure the beta club is referring to a math or physics club. it sound like OP is still in high school, not getting their degree. In which case, their mother is making no sense

Hayllee 4

Thursday 9 October 2014 12:18

Beta Club is a volunteer club thing. I was in it for a bit during high school. You have to maintain a GPA high than a... 3? I think? I can't remember. And volunteer for 60 hours. 20 school, 20 community, 20 global. You're right, it's still something to be proud of. :)

mangoboy1 19

Thursday 9 October 2014 0:46

ive a similar issue. when one of us gets a 99 or a similar grade my mom says "Why not 100?" and when I won a whole bunch of awards for best student in a bunch of my classes my dad just told me to make sure I get them again next year

Witchylady 17

Thursday 9 October 2014 1:21

She is jealous and green with envy. What a nasty mother. Congratulations to you though. What a wonderful achievement.

Huddisher 10

Thursday 9 October 2014 12:15

Doesn't the NHS provide job opportunities? That may change her mind about it.

EmpireCityRay 13

Friday 10 October 2014 12:40

@OP (teacher replying) Be proud of yourself, nothing hard was achieved easily. Only you can be your own driven force, continue your success, shoot for college/university and I promise you upon earning a higher education degree the "job" your mother ignorantly is forcing you to drop out and get will be a penny in money earned in contrast to what you'll be making!

ShenaniganNinja 20

Friday 10 October 2014 18:26

Sounds like you have a narcissist for a parent. Any success you have that is greater than what they achieved they will see as you one-upping them. Have fun with that.

dragonrider1959 18

Saturday 11 October 2014 15:44

What job does you're mom have? I'm guessing it's a menial soul sucking low paying job

drc428 5

Saturday 11 October 2014 18:59

Congratulations! just continue your good work if possible get a scholarship and move far away from her. What a horrible parent! She is probably afraid she will need to deal with school loans and cannot afford it. If somehow you cannot get a scholarship in USA look in Europe or Australia, in certain countries college is free or very affordable. Anyway you are on the good path and trust me so many people would love to have such a kid! Good luck! You will be paid 10x more at least than any job you would have now.

LalaDee561 8

Sunday 12 October 2014 14:33

I'm sorry about that. Don't listen to your mom, be proud of your achievements. That "stupid school shit" will pay off big time later on. Keep doing a great job, you should be proud of yourself!

wsdarrah 14

Monday 13 October 2014 3:27

Oh, poor OP. :( I'm sorry. I'm also in the NHS, and my mom didn't come to my induction because we had a tiff the morning of. That sucks. Congratulations on your achievements regardless of what she thinks!