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)
Weasely 11
Well think about it, how far away is this? Maybe it's across the country or something and the mother might have other responsibilities.
soulreaper12296 28
Across the country? Really?
Weasely 11
Depending on the internship, yes absolutely. Don't "really" me. They made no indication whether or not they wanted a one time drive to a location far away or driving everyday to a closer location.
bad_boyfriend 10
Ride the bus, work out a car pool, there are so many options these days its ridiculous. When I was 15 I road a buss 50 mins to my first real job. Stop whining and figure it out if it really matters to you.
ziggy452 6
You cant blame her for not wanting to drive you if you had your license and your sibling always wanted a ride you would feel the same way
PineApple93 3
Public transportation? Get a car?
aldoshoes 4
News flash - people that drive hate people that don't drive.
ninety 25
Oooh really? Let me guess, you don't drive and you're just salty 'cause someone that does wouldn't drive you.
aldoshoes 4
Quite the opposite. I do drive and am sick of non-driving friends assuming that because I've gone to the trouble of owning and maintaining a vehicle while they spend their money on holidays I'm somehow obliged to ferry them everywhere.
hamiltonsickness 4
take a bus
TheBlackXRose 13
pull on your big girl panties and drive yourself or take the bus. problem solved.
soulreaper12296 28
If OP could drive there on their own, this FML wouldn't exist.
TheBlackXRose 13
if she's old enough to intern at a college, then she's old enough to drive. it's her own fault she doesn't have transportation in her own or can't think on her own to take a bus if she really wanted it.
Exsequor 14
If you're old enough to intern, you should be able to drive.
soulreaper12296 28
Who says they can't drive. They might not have their own car to use.
kbecks87 16
Your mom has her own life. Expecting her to drop everything and drive you around whenever you need is a little selfish. Get your license, ask a friend (and pay them for their trouble/gas), call an uber. Do what you have to do but don't expect it to be done for you.
qwertydude1 19
You're an adult OP, you can do as you please.