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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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
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)
uhohitslisa2 20
Tell them you love the team, and the game! Put on your big girl panties and tell them!
DoomedGemini 38
I'd say they already know, just care more about op being their version of "attractive".
ourtneyc 14
Why do people like this still exist. they should care about your happiness instead of their beauty standards
bulletsinthewind 21
Well then. You'd think that parents would think differently by now, it being the 21st century and all. What sport were you playing?
LyricaSilvan 30
Ah, parents. Always stepping all over their children's lives. This is why I'm glad mine are supportive, instead of destructive.
JKPwnage 27
If that were true, why would that even be a problem
moo77_fml 20
My mom and dad made me quit dance because I would disgrace the family
Catdragon 40
I would start misbehaving or dressing as a guy as a way to say **** you.
katie_rose1395 5
so they don't want you to be in sports and now academics they must really want her to learn how to be a perfect wife and mother proverbs 31 all the way you go girl
daredevil93 1
Please don't let them do this. Please stand up for yourself. Please.
suosi 21
Go talk to your counselors. At least they can give your lovely parents an earful