Today, I realised how much my family prefer my cousin than me. I love anime/manga, but my family never got involved, so it was very lonely growing up and I was bullied in school for it. Now I'm an adult, my cousin is into it, and they want me to take a interest in her so, "she has someone to talk and isn't lonely." FML
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I was at my cousin's wedding. In the toasts they talked about how my parents became their second parents and my sister became their new sister, while they've never been a real family to me. I felt like that's my fault, then I felt self-centered thinking about that while others celebrated and confessed their love. FML
Today, my parents love my girlfriend so much more than me that they actually convinced her that she deserves someone better than me. Then when she broke up with me, they started introducing her to better guys, including my cousin, guys from church, and one of my mum's employees. FML
Today, my aunt informed me that my cousin's only problem with his girlfriend is that she's not me. FML
Today, my boyfriend introduced me to his parents and siblings for the first time. Their first reaction was, "Oh? You're her? All this time we thought you're some cartoon character from yet another lousy anime he keeps babbling about." FML
Today, my Dad found out that like anime and I that actually collect anime figurines. I wanted to hide my hobbies from my parents, but he found out. Luckily he didn't mind the fact that I have this kind of hobby, but he went on to share the fact that I have "this kind of hobby" to our relatives. FML
Today, I noticed that I feel the loneliest when I'm with my family. I was raised in group homes for most of my childhood and I'm sure my mother doesn't want me, and she hasn't for years. My brothers used to disappear as kids and just do what they wanted, whereas I'd be home before curfew and I rarely acted out but still I'm unwanted. FML
Today, I've realized how badly my social anxiety disorder has affected my ability to bond with relatives. I sat in silent regret as I listened to cousins and aunts relate fond memories of our recently departed grandma during family dinner. It hurts to know I'll never have another chance with grandma. FML
Today, things I was bullied for such as having online friends, playing Roblox, Steam, and other video games, are now seen as cool. I wished I could have a social life as a teenager and turned to online gaming because nobody wanted to invite me out with them. Apparently, teens socialize over that now. FML
Today, I realized how friendless and lonely I am. I cried this morning as I recalled my older (20 to my 16) brother visiting last weekend. He began his visit by hugging me and saying, "I love you sis', thanks for letting me be your brother." His affection to me is the only hug someone not my parents has given me in two years. FML
Today, I was interacting with someone on a video game, and the topic somehow got switched to mental illness. When I told him about my problems, he was very sympathetic and understanding. A complete stranger cares more about me than my actual family. I'm not sure if I should be happy or crying. FML
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RichardPencil 32
It doesn't mean your family suddenly took a liking to the art form -- they just discovered a common bond between two oddballs.
Nico Noppe 10
How is that showing they prefer your cousin? To me it just means they still don't want to get involved and just dumped the kid on you.
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RichardPencil 32
It doesn't mean your family suddenly took a liking to the art form -- they just discovered a common bond between two oddballs.
Nico Noppe 10
How is that showing they prefer your cousin? To me it just means they still don't want to get involved and just dumped the kid on you.
rotflqtms_ 21
They cared enough about you to notice how lonely you were and saw her going down the same path and thought you two would fit well together as friends since you both were lonely anyway. They didn't seem to care enough about her to actually take an interest in her, but cared enough about both of you to suggest both of you with the same interests hang out. It seems like they care enough to notice your interests... While I like anime and videogames, I don't let it consume me. I have other hobbies as well.
jc1015 25
more like **** her life since you know exactly what she's going through and can't get over yourself long enough to empathize with her.
chopherdwn 2
Why u think this is bad. U know how it felt growing up why would u not be there for ur cousin so she doesn’t go thru that?