Today, my mom texted me to let me know that my wife and I are no longer allowed to visit her house together, because she doesn’t want it to appear like she’s OK with queer relationships, but she’s OK if we visit one at a time because she still wants to see our son. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my boyfriend's mum said she won't stop us from seeing each other, yet she'll only allow me to see him for 30 minutes a day, for 2 days a week, and gets mad if he sees me for any longer, because "mother knows best." FML
Today, because of my wife’s inability to keep her nasty opinions to herself, the last of our children told us via text that they won’t be visiting anymore, or letting us see our grandchildren. So now it’s just me and her, financially trapped in this marriage until one of us dies of old age. FML
Today, I found out that my mother has been telling everybody that I’m a lesbian, because both of her best friends have at least one gay child each, and she was feeling left out. This explains why people have been treating me differently the last few weeks. FML
Today, when I came out to my family, my mom told me in all seriousness she’d rather me be a prostitute than a lesbian. She added, “At least prostitutes have sex with men.” When I pointed out that lesbians can also be prostitutes, she kicked me out of the house. She’s changed the locks. FML
Today, I found out that my son has been telling me he's gay so we would allow the "female friend" who is actually his girlfriend to stay over. FML
Today, my son sent me a very frank text telling me my husband is no longer welcome at his house, because, “He knows what he did, if you want to know then ask him.” This isn’t going to be good. FML
Today, I went to family therapy because my mom wanted the family to be closer. When asked what her biggest disappointment was in life, she turned to me and said, "Having a gay son" then patted my hand, smiled, and said "No offense, honey." FML
Today, after my girlfriend told her mother that she is seeing a different guy than me because her mother doesn’t approve of me, I learned that she is also seeing said guy. FML
Today, my mom messaged me and was acting weird, we don't have a real relationship. Turns out, she wanted to tell me to stop posting selfies because "it's making her feel bad about her appearance." The worst part? She said, "My husband likes you more than me sexually." That's your big concern? FML
Today, my mom is upset that she can't get a date, but my dad can. This is the woman who doesn't shower, has a drug problem, and was arrested for spying on a local kindergartener. She was the one who demanded a polyamorous relationship. FML
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Top comments
Plop 17
Tell her none of you will be visiting anymore because you don't want to look like you're OK with bigoted homophobes, but you're OK with her becoming a decent person some day.
Chazzster 32
Mom is trying to make you choose between her and your significant other. Don’t let her do that. You get to choose your significant other, not your parents. Your mom is a fool.
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Comments (9)
Plop 17
Tell her none of you will be visiting anymore because you don't want to look like you're OK with bigoted homophobes, but you're OK with her becoming a decent person some day.
Sdog 6
Perfect response. Nothing more to say.
Brightside86 31
Punishing people for their beliefs won't have any constructive outcome. OP needs to accept her mother for the person she is even if she can't do the same, if she still wants her to be active in her and her child's life.
Plop 17
You're right. OP's mother refuses to accept who OP is, and that must be OP's fault. OP is the one who should bend over backward to please her homophobic mother. Yeah. I'm the one who's wrong.....
Brightside86 31
It's not about right or wrong. It's just a question of if OP wants her mother in her life or not.
Chazzster 32
Mom is trying to make you choose between her and your significant other. Don’t let her do that. You get to choose your significant other, not your parents. Your mom is a fool.
QueenSaru 28
"Oh, sorry, I guess we won't ever be visiting again. If you want to see us or child again, let us know when you've had a change of mind." Mom doesn't get to have her cake and eat it too.
Gloria DiBlasio_1442619339 4
Yeah, I'd tell her to piss off. She either accepts you tell as a couple, or she doesn't get to see the kiddo. It's really that simple. She doesn't have the right to just have her cake and eat it too.
Hangryko 32
Tell her no. You, your wife, and son are a family and a package deal. If you're not all welcome, none of you will be returning and will cease all contact until she accepts all of you.
SJKatt 15
Time to tell your mom she's cut off. You don't need to deal with homophobia just because she is related to you, and it is entirely wrong to put your son in situations where you know he will be exposed to bigotry, especially against his own parents. Cut her out entirely.
D J's MOM 17
your mom needs to accept who you are. a long "time out " might help open her eyes that you are a package deal. hope it doesn't take her too long to 'grow up'.
missreader 14
she should not be behaving that way it's not nice to do something like that to anyone maybe she should not have the chance to see her grand children until she adjust her behavior to something more polite and understanding