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)
idk_rose 25
When I gruaduated from elementary my mlm didn't let me go to my dream highschool (which ive wanted to go to for 4 years) because she also didn't want to drive me.
rabbi1010 29
It doesnt sound like she wont let you, more of that she doesnt want to stop her life to accommodate you. honestly you sound kind of selfish. Im sure that she wouldnt mind your intern if she didnt have to drive you around like a kid. youre an adult, if you want to do it, find another way.
Tonymac617 16
If you want it bad enough, you WILL find a way.
_heavenlysasa 16
Well then you need to learn how to drive now.
Witchylady 18
Take a bus. And if that is it an option get your own car. And if that still is not an option move out of home and closer to your paid work. There are choices you can make. It all depends on how far you are willing to go to get what you want.
devinaww 15
I'm not sure how expensive cab rides are in the States, but they're pretty pricey in Canada :S If OP has considered public transit, and it's far enough that OP can't get there by that, then I would say mother has a pretty good reason for saying no..... Maybe she has work? I wouldn't want to drive an extra two hours every day for 4 months either.... If transportation can't be worked out, perhaps consider renting nearby the college? Might be more affordable in the long run?
Railroader 16
I'll drive you
CassandraThyme 14
Fight for it! Don't let anything stand in the way! Find a ride and explain your situation and possibly pay them once you get paid for said internship. You can do this. With or without the support of the one who is suppose to support you the most.
pmayo 5
Sheldon Cooper's ears would perk up at this FML.
DRaffie 18
Guys maybe she has broken her arm or hand and is incapable of driving or riding a bike. Don't make haste assumptions thy she should just "get a license" take other approaches not just one because hey you don't know everything about the story