Money: Today, I was so ashamed of being broke that instead of asking...

By BrokeAndHungry - 24/07/2016 17:05 - United States - Ann Arbor

Today, I was so ashamed of being broke that instead of asking my parents for money, I snuck into their house while they were at work to steal some of their food. FML

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By SilverAuthor - 29/07/2016 22:53 - United States - Detroit

Today, I slipped money into my mother's purse after she refused to let me pay for lunch. She caught me in the act and thought I was stealing money from her instead. FML

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By Michelle - 15/08/2011 08:15 - United States

Today, my parents heard me leaving my room at 2 am, and freaked out because they thought I was sneaking out. I was too embarrassed to tell them that I was getting food instead of having a social life. FML

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By PoorGal - 19/10/2015 18:04 - United States - New Orleans

Today, my financial situation is so dire that I tried to steal toilet paper from work. I got caught. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/12/2011 15:49 - United States

Today, realizing how poor I am, I decided to steal gas. The only place I was brave enough to steal from was my parents' lawn mower. FML

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By bad karma - 21/11/2011 14:34 - United States

Today, I was so hungry that I literally stole candy from a baby. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/02/2011 16:04 - United States

Today, I had to spend all of my money on textbooks even though my refrigerator is empty. Starving and frustrated, I called home to ask for money for groceries. My mom told me I could afford to skip a few meals. FML

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By skiergal98 - 18/08/2019 02:00

Today, I found out why I haven't been getting my bank statements for the past couple of months. My parents have been hiding them from me, because they've been stealing from it. FML

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By tp2014 - 19/12/2013 13:12 - United States - Jesup

Today, I was looking for a job. I was so desperate for gas money to drive around town that I had to steal $20 from my sister. She's only 10 years old. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/05/2023 03:00

Today, I snuck into my aunt's house while she was working to raid her pantry, like I do most days. Excited for a snack cake, I went to the pantry. Apparently she'd found out, because there was a lock on it. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2009 08:46 - United States

Today, I started my first day at work, I've been unemployed for a while and am in college, so naturally I have no money. At the end of my shift, I ask what we do with the extra bread, and they tell me to throw it away. Being poor and hungry, I decide to take the bread home. I got fired for stealing. FML

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BlackHawkSavior 28

Monday 25 July 2016 10:00

That's a little low, you should just ask instead of stealing. If they care about you they will help.

Mathalamus 24

Monday 25 July 2016 9:54

you should probably ask next time. they are your parents. unless they are assholes, they will help you out.

Comments

KyrieLyn 8

Tuesday 26 July 2016 19:14

Your parents sound like mine. I was an oops kid and have felt it all my life compared to my planned sister. She can shop at mom's and I can't even go over without a fight getting started, so I know how you feel. Try to see if your work will do fundraisers or your religious establishment if you have one? Might help to get you a little farther ahead.

Zebediabolical 39

Thursday 28 July 2016 21:05

Where did you see anything like that in this FML?

GhostFox 33

Friday 29 July 2016 9:46

If OP is so ashamed of their parents knowing they can't afford food, there's obviously something on the parents' side that makes OP feel like asking for help will cause them to be shamed or worse.