Today, my parents made me quit a school team that I absolutely loved, because women "aren't supposed to play sports." and were worried that if I stayed on the team, I'd develop a manly physique. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, at the gym, a guy yelled at me to stop lifting more than his son, because I was embarrassing him by being a girl and lifting more. His son must have been 15 and I almost qualified for the Olympics, but sure I’ll hold back to spare the feelings of a misogynistic 15 year-old little bitch. FML
Today, I was denied membership to an all-women's gym. Why? Because "men are not permitted to join". I am and have always been female. FML
Today, the school called my dad telling him they want to put me on a diet, because they're worried about my weight. FML
Today, I told my mom I wanted to try out for the track team. Her exact words were "good luck, fatty". FML
Today, my mom stopped playing badminton with me because she claimed I was too aggressive. Apparently winning, playing by the rules, and smashing is considered aggressive. FML
Today, I quit football because my dad's death has made it too sad to keep doing it, but my mom is trying to talk me into staying, and trying to talk to the coach to convince me. FML
Today, at a mixed-family game of rugby, my dad resorted to calling me a "goddamned accident" and eventually body-slamming me, just so I'd stop playing long enough for his team to score. FML
Today, I was at the gym when my dad thought it would be funny to push me into the ladies' changing room. Over a dozen naked women didn’t think it was funny. I was slapped twice, police were called, I’m now banned from my favourite gym for life, and even my wife is giving me dirty looks. FML
Today, after my wife said I could decide what to do with our spare room, I decided to make a home gym. She hasn't stopped ranting about "patriarchal diet culture" and "unrealistic body expectations" since. I just wanted to get fit. FML
Today, I got cut from my track team. My coach told me it was because my sprints were "too fast" for his liking. Huh? FML
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Top comments
iPixelCheese 19
It's cases like these where it's acceptable to stand up against your parents. I know that people around you agree, and look at these comments. Don't quit. Be yourself OP.
organizse 28
Use your strength to kick them both in the shins
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Comments (123)
EverythingNerdy 13
Are they Presbyterian?
ohSNAPyall 27
What? Are Presbyterians anti-sport?
olillia 16
I think I must have missed that day at my Presbyterian church where they said that wasn't okay. Been doing martial arts for eleven years?
Quetzal27 12
I am so sorry, what decade are your parents living in? Thats just sad that they don't realize how crucial sports are for building confidence and promoting psychical and mental health for the rest of your life. I feel for you.
HitmanKillsYou 13
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except all sports are is trivial bullshit like chasing a ball. lol
countryb_cth 38
I don't remember chasing no ball when I was on the swim team.
tdawg91 17
I'm guessing #44 was always the last pick for class games
holly_fly 34
And, along with no ball in swimming, I'm pretty sure I didn't chase after a ball in track or cross country, and there is definitely no ball involved in my boyfriend's wrestling.
MiaTheMartian 21
That is so wrong! I hate how there are people who still think that way, it's disgusting. Women are so capable of doing sports, just look at the USA's soccer team! Do what you love. Stand up against them. Maybe show them this post and all the comments.
Destiny8745 29
Even if sports gave you a "manly" physique, it's your body and your decision on how you want to look.
SookyLala 13
show them a picture of those kick ass ufc women, they are hot as hell and at their peak physical performance. your parents are dopey...
subscript 15
And what's wrong with a "manly physique," some of the hottest girls at my high school and college play/played sports
SheepShoop_fml 20
There are far too many benefits of being in a team. If there's any way you can talk to a counselor I would recommend that, maybe someone on the school end of things can help you out, and perhaps your parents would be more willing to listen to an adult/authority figure. Please do whatever you can to keep doing what you are passionate about, and what makes you happy.
ohSNAPyall 27
Re: authority figure Solid advice.
Thatissarcastic 17
You rack the wirr of the warrior
BlondePsycho 43
Time to fight like a girl.
Thatissarcastic 17
lmao I thought I was the only person that got the reference for a second there
catttt2122 3
It's actually really hard for girls to have huge muscles...even harder than it is for guys (which obviously is still really hard) you wouldn't develop a "manly" look without years of hard work, the right diet/ exercise and dedication I think you should calmly explain to your parents that you love the sport and why you wouldn't develop a "manly" look
RecklessNapkin 16
Okay, sorry to say this OP, but your parents are sexist *******. FYL OP, that sucks, I'm sorry