Today, the only person in my entire family to show up sober and on time to my graduation was my grandma. FML
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Today, my mom told me that on my graduation day, the reason she (and my dad) almost didn't show up was because they had to spend almost an hour convincing my grandma to attend. FML
Today, out of the 35 people invited, only one person showed up to my bridal shower. It was my grandma. FML
Today, my grandparents told me they couldn't make it to my college graduation, even with months in advance to plan, because they had their annual Mother's Day plans with friends. Plans they've had every year, and are further away. This was the only time I'll ever have a graduation ceremony. My grandpa is my last biological grandparent. FML
Today, I had to pick my grandma up because she was drunk, at church, at 9am. FML
Today, during a family reunion, my 89 year-old grandma stood up and drunkenly made a speech about how ashamed I should be of myself for still being single. She then passed out at the table. Half my family got up to help her, the other half whispered in agreement. FML
Today, my grandmother's excuse for not going to my college graduation was because she'd already bought her bingo card. FML
Today, I was standing in the parking lot with my sister, after my aunt's funeral, when my grandma walks up and says to my sister, "You're the one going places in life, I'm proud to have you as a grand daughter." She then looked at me, and walked away. FML
Today, I woke up early to prepare for my graduation party. I'd invited the entire graduating class of 2011, and tons of people confirmed that they were going to come. Two hours after the time I'd told everyone to show up, I'm still the only one here. FML
Today, it was my college graduation ceremony. My parents didn’t come because they “forgot”, although I told them and had been reminding them for months. Last year was my little sister’s high school graduation. My parents wasted no time going to her ceremony and then took her out to dinner. FML
Today, my grandmother drunk dialed me at midnight to wish me a happy new year. I was already in bed. My grandmother has a better social life than I do. FML
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Ihavegas 22
thanks granny
underthesea12 24
Was she the DD? or just ran out of beer money?
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Ihavegas 22
thanks granny
incoherentrmblr 21
Sum 41 - Fat Lip.
PuggieKid 22
That's cute though
underthesea12 24
Was she the DD? or just ran out of beer money?
JasonxX 4
Does that mean op was drunk too?
groovycrazyjoe 18
his my was pendant probably late because she was vacuuming the grass
murphy30011 7
What the **** are you trying to say
GoldenButtNugget 5
I see you've read the old FML post on the mom being drunk and vacuuming the grass in the morning ;]
bluucat 17
It's okay. Congrantulation on graduating OP! :D
PIGaming 21
Honestly, I dont see it as ok. You work hard enough to graduate, and should therefore expect some celebration or at least respect and recognision, not a bunch of alcoholics.
addictedtosorrow 12
24, #3 didn't mean it was acceptable. it was consoling as if to say "in the end this will work out".
bluucat 17
Yes, and thank you.
PIGaming 21
I wasn't having a go at #3. Sure, we move on with our lives in most circumstances. But to have OPs family be so insolent, worse still at an important event, is not ok, and may damage their relationships - which is kinda sad.
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#3, Come to think of it, scholarships given for academic merit should be called "congrantulations."
persianninja 23
at least you had someone show up
kcpestwick 15
That's rough OP, at least grandma was considerate! And congrats!
WordAficionada 19
Better one family member than none. Sucks OP, sorry! Congratulations though.
Deathhound 27
Wow, that's rude. Hope you give your grandma a nice dinner or another gift for doing this! :-) Congrats on you graduation though!
Justy101 23
So if she was the only one who was sober in your family, does that mean you were also drunk...? Sounds better than my graduation!
thomcmoore 23
One day you'll understand that the only way to get through those things as an observer, especially if it's a large class, is with a little help from liquor. Then again, I was toasted as a participant too...
SgtAssCheeks 21
Yes. Alcohol is the answer and go-to spot whenever you're feeling down.
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#9, Either you're that miserable or your social skills are THAT bad. I feel sorry for you either way.
thomcmoore 23
Yes, #37, people only drink because they're either a) miserable or b) lack social skills. At 19 years of age, I'm sure you have a lot of experience that would lead you to a black and white view of the world.
rk0830 4
#41 - #37 has a point, however they missed a 3rd option: has to have alcohol to have a good time, otherwise they cant. I can have a good time with or without alcohol, but there are people who feel they need to depend on it because they can also use it as an excuse for why they act like idiots, racists etc. Really if you feel that you NEED alcohol to have a good time, you should really be questioning your dependency on it. It is after all a warning sign of being an alcoholic.
Headcrab 29
Plottwist: she was the only one who showed up.
WordAficionada 19
How is that a plot twist? That is exactly what happened!
Justy101 23
Actually, the FML states that the rest of her family came late and were also drunk. Her g'ma was on time and sober.
titandesu 14
real plot twist the grandmother got everyone drunk beforehand so that she would be the only one on time