Today, my parents told me they were getting divorced, at the beginning of a family road trip, adding that this'll be the last thing we ever do as a family. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my parents told me they're getting a divorce because of all the strain caused by me nearly dying in an accident. FML
Today, two days before my birthday, my parents drove three hours to visit me at school and take me out to lunch. I assumed that it was to celebrate my birthday. They told me they are getting divorced. FML
Today, while discussing my family on a date, I mentioned that my parents are divorced. She immediately got up and left without a word. FML
Today, I got a call from my parents that they have decided to get a divorce. My brothers and I just shelled out $5,000 each and spent months planning their 50th Anniversary party that was supposed to be next month. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed. I was about to call my parents and tell them we're getting married, but they called me first to announce they're getting a divorce. FML
Today, my parents happily announced that they're getting remarried. They divorced because of the strain brought on by me nearly dying in a car accident. So basically they put us through all that shit, including me blaming myself for everything, for nothing. FML
Today, my parents told me they're getting a divorce. However, they asked me not to tell any of the family so that the news doesn't spoil Christmas. Thanks, Mom and Dad. FML
Today, in the middle of a rough separation, my soon-to-be-ex-wife, who refuses to acknowledge it's over, told the children that I'm still going with them on that long-planned family vacation. The children are ecstatic; I however might be a bit less. FML
Today, my parents took me out to dinner. I thought they were taking me because it's my birthday. Turns out they are getting divorced. They forgot it was my birthday. FML
Today, my wife and I had an argument serious enough to end our marriage, while overseas on vacation, with my whole family present. Three more days of awkward tension until we get to fly home and it all ends. FML
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Top comments
olpally 33
Well that's just terrible.. Geeze! My heart breaks for you OP. Hope they don't put you in the middle and use you as an advantage in the divorce. Ugh. Stay strong op.
Nathan_Henry 15
That sucks op hope this ends up being romantic and they fall in love again
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Comments (71)
tantanpanda 26
They're geniuses to announce that at the BEGINNING of the road trip.
pjsr 33
What could possibly make someone - two someones - think that's a good time to tell you?
hiheyitschloe 13
I'm so sorry op. I know what it feels like for your parents to get divorced and for them to drop that on you is a total ignorant move. I know it sucks but I guess just try to make the most out of that last moment because it's the only one you'll have before things end. Much love from here! x I hope they make that vacation for you as great as possible because you deserve it !
BlackFames 16
Think of it this way; a happy marriage never ends in divorce. Your parents will hopefully be happier. It's for the better.
rileyrae0000 23
That is really hard. My parents got divorced and I found out in a horrible way. If parents are getting divorced, the least they can do is make the process easy on the kids.
PePziNL 20
46: Except for the lawyers.
1dvs_bstd 41
Why are people bashing them for making the annoucement at the beginning of the trip? It would still ******* suck no matter when, where and how it is revealed.
Vanderdale 14
Telling them before the trip and saying that it's the last thing they'll ever do as a family guarantees that OP is going to have a shitty vacation, in which case what's the point of going? Their timing is absolutely terrible.
1dvs_bstd 41
Well, hearing it on the way back or after isn't gonna make the vacation memorable for all the right reasons either.
teentee401 37
If I had to choose, I would want to hear after vacation. I'd rather be blissfully ignorant and enjoy my vacation than to be thinking about the divorce the whole time.
teentee401 37
Also the "this is the last thing we'll do as a family" thing was unnecessary. Sure it sucks either way but delivery and timing can soften the blow.
ariasmake1 9
YOLO
Seabass_Chan 33
If they waited until the end, you would have been angry about your last "family vacation" being a lie. Just be grateful they wanted to take you out so the conversation wouldn't be too devastating. At least your parents don't hate each other, if they're able to stand being in the same car for some period of time. Maybe it'll be a nice, clean separation.
ohmissjane 24
As heartbreaking as it is,it's a common occurrence,I know I sound like an asshole saying that but my parents divorced when I was young,it was messy and horrible but now that I'm older I understand it more and realise it was for the best,keep your chin up and don't let your parents make you take sides
ahaas96 4
Maybe at the end of the incredibly awkward trip you'll hear an "April Fools!"