Today, my mother won't let me intern at a prestigious college, working with graduate students and professors, and being paid, because she doesn't want to drive me. FML
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Today, my mom changed her mind about driving me to a job interview because she wants to attend a meeting at a church she told me she'd never go back to, full of people she hates. I can't drive because she refuses to teach me how. There's no public transportation. FML
Today, my mom told me that she doesn't want me to help any of my friends get a job at the restaurant I work at. Apparently, she thinks that they would do a better job than me and get me fired. FML
Today, my mom told me that she'd rather wait for the city bus all day than allow me to give her a ride. FML
Today, my mother broke into my emails and rejected the best job offer I’ve ever had, all because the job is on the other side of the country, and she’s a selfish bitch who doesn't want to be left completely alone, since she has no friends and our relatives don’t speak to her anymore. FML
Today, my mom said I was not allowed to spend Father's Day with my dad. When I tried to point out that I'm 24 years-old and she couldn't stop me, she disabled my car. I don't trust rideshare. FML
Today, my mom yelled at me because I refused to lend her money. The reason I won't lend her money? The last time I did, she and my dad went out and bought a Macbook and a new car instead of paying bills. Apparently, I'm being 'selfish' by keeping my own money and putting it towards university. FML
Today, I got offered a ride to go home for the weekend. I go to college six hours away from home and haven't seen my family for almost two months. When I called my mom with the good news, she told me not to come. FML
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
Today, I was invited to a special meal for receiving a scholarship from my college. My mom refuses to take me because “your sister’s going there too and didn’t get a scholarship; it wouldn’t be fair to her.” I guess fairness doesn’t apply to me. FML
Today, I found out that my mom has been deliberately forgetting to help me practice my driving. It's not because the insurance will go up once I pass the test, she doesn't want my 14 year-old sister to feel left behind. FML
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omgcyndaquil 23
Great opportunity to get your license perhaps?
christge1beast 17
Is there no other way to get there? Perhaps a bus, or bike, if not too far? There has to be a way no?
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Comments (162)
TomeDr 25
Call the college and ask about possible transportation options. Don't let this one stupid thing set you back.
petert71 10
That sucks but if you want it bad enough, you'll figure out a way to make it happen.
loubabe69 19
That's messed up, that job could really move your career along. So sorry.
hpandher 16
And award for mother of the year goes to...
cheshireau 26
Sounds like my Dad. I have my license but need transport to a job so I can save for my own car. I understand, OP
simongren 5
OP - it sucks that your mother is trying to stop you from doing the internship. If she has to sign something and is refusing to do so, then I'm not sure what the best strategy would be to get the signature. But if the issue is only transportation, there may be a few ways to get around her not wanting to drive you. If it is a daily transportation you need, then look into public transportation or rideshare options at the college - usually colleges have some sort of rideshare. If it is a one-time transportation to get to the college in order to be there, seriously look at greyhound or amtrak. They make stops at a lot of places.
jvanevery 19
Uber is the answer
jvanevery 19
as a parent I felt it was my responsibility to give my children the tools to survive in the modern world which would include a vehicle and an education
jvanevery 19
I had 3 kids they all drive cars when they were eligible but there were various financing methods
momac86 17
Act like an adult drive yourself