Today, my mom told me the night before our school trip that I’m not going so she could get a refund. Now I have to stay alone with my mom for a week, while my friends are having the time of their life in NYC. FML
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Today, I found out my mom booked me a flight to stay with relatives who I don't like, and who don't like me. I leave in two days, and don't return until the day before school starts. FML
Today, I was left at home alone while my friends went on a trip to Paris I paid for. FML
Today, my mother told me that I could take a friend on vacation with us. Then she added that because I have no friends, my brother can bring his girlfriend instead. FML
Today, my mother informed me that we are no longer taking my graduation trip to New York. Instead, she and her group of continuously drunk friends are going to Vegas because, "We could win the jackpot and take you on an even bigger trip to New York!" She's never won anything in her whole life. FML
Today, my mother "borrowed" money from my stash to help pay for her vacation to the Dominican Republic. The same trip I'm not allowed to go on. FML
Today, I found out that I will be spending my spring break alone because my family is going to France. I can't go with them nor go with any of my friends because I have to take care of the cat. FML
Today, I found out that ALL of my friends were in the same class and I was in a different one. They went away on camp, and I'm going to be alone for this whole week. FML
Today, my parents confirmed we were going to be taking a Disney World trip for Christmas vacation. I already knew that we were taking a trip, but I was now missing a week of school. Being in 3 honors and an A.P. class, I said that I didn't want to go. I got called an "ungrateful, little prick". FML
Today, my mom found out I'm failing three classes. Now she won't let me go to a convention I bought passes for weeks in advance. Each pass was $45, and I bought 2 more for my friends. You do the math on that, because I apparently can't. FML
Today, my family was leaving for a weekend trip and was supposed to pick me up on the way down. About an hour before they are supposed to arrive, my mom calls to tell me that there's no room left in the car, so they won't be stopping to get me. FML
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Hangryko 31
@Brightside86 - As always, you have completely missed the point. Stop invalidating OP's feelings, she's allowed to be upset.
RichardPencil 30
At least she'll be able to afford her oxy for the week, and isn't that what it's all about?
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RichardPencil 30
At least she'll be able to afford her oxy for the week, and isn't that what it's all about?
Brightside86 30
I think you're framing this poorly. Instead of feeling slighted consider feeling greatful that you can help your family by making this sacrifice. Giving this up and doing it graciously is a good opportunity to build character and strengthen your bond with family.
joseph_rod_05 14
shut up
Hangryko 31
@Brightside86 - As always, you have completely missed the point. Stop invalidating OP's feelings, she's allowed to be upset.
rotflqtms_ 21
To be fair, OP didn't pay for the school trip. If the family needed the money to make ends meet, then a school trip is not worth it in the grand scheme of things. If it was the difference between making rent/paying for food or OP going on a school trip, I would have chosen rent. What is OP going to do when they get home from the school trip to find their home isn't their home anymore because they couldn't afford rent? Or if their family starved to death because they couldn't afford... I mean, things happen. She didn't cause the crash. She wasn't even driving, but she is still out a car. Do you think she'd still pay for a school trip if she can use the money to get to work or even help her do a downpayment on a car to get to and from work? If the mom took the money back, they must have had a good reason (unless they are a terrible parent or they're druggies) We didn't hear the mom's side of things. We don't know why they had to cancel the trip. Next time there's a trip, OP should save up to pay for it themselves. I sold candy when I was at school. OP can get an after school job. If you want something, the best way to get it is to get it yourself. it sucks that your trip got cancelled, but chin up, you'll survive.
Brightside86 30
Sure, if OP would prefer to be upset for a bit, that's an option. Just saying the choice is theirs. Allowed to be upset, that's an interesting idea. You've got a point, there's certainly a line where you just have to let things breath and having your emotions validated can be therapeutic. Thanks for putting your insight so plainly. I've definitely had/seen comments that got downvoted into oblivion and been perplexed because they were undeniable/insightful/respectful. However they often don't support just venting and validation and I suspect that giving people a place to do that is the primary function of this community.
diraven 15
NYC is a dump anyway
phybreawptic 13
On the bright side, you didn't have to show ID to eat at a restaurant.