Today, I overheard my mother and sister talking so I stopped to eavesdrop. I recently enlisted in the Marines, and they were talking about what they would do with the money if I died. 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, I overheard my mother-in-law and sister-in-law over the baby monitor. They were talking about how much better off my daughter would be if I were to die. FML
Today, I asked my parents to sign for me to enlist in the military. They asked me how much money the government gives them if I die. FML
Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML
Today, my mom came over to me and whispered something in my ear. I didn't hear it and assumed it was a joke, so I started laughing. Turns out my aunt died. FML
Today, while chatting with my in-laws, I told them about my upcoming spinal surgery. Soon after, when I went to get us some drinks, I overheard them murmuring about how many surgeries I've already had, how I'm a drain on the healthcare system, and how I should ideally just die. FML
Today, I listened to a voicemail from my mom about how she misses me and can't wait to see me when I get back from vacation. Thinking she hung up, my mother then had a conversation with my aunt about how quiet the house is without me and how she'd be blessed if I didn't come home. FML
Today, I called my mother to tell her that I got engaged. In the 15 minute conversation that followed, 13 were spent listening to how this is going to affect her. FML
Today, I overheard my girlfriend telling her friend, "Actually, it's a good thing she died, she was quite a bitch." She was talking about my mother. FML
Today, I overheard my boyfriend talking to his mom about me. It sounded like they were planning something for me, like a marriage. They were planning how to break up with me. FML
Today, at the airport, my mom began talking about how useless the war in Iraq was, and how dumb the soldiers that serve there were for enlisting during the war. The soldier at the vending machine near us caught my eye. I mouthed, "Sorry" and he mouthed, slowly, "You fuckin' better be." FML
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laestrellita 0
Leave them NOTHING!
mattypants 0
that is so messed up...and someone YDI this... I feel for ya
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devildog32 0
i agree with 152 anyone thats not a marine and earned the title dont ******* say it because you have no ******* right. LCPL of Marines 6th ESB 4th MLG
magi0731 0
Who hit the "you deserved that one" button? bitches. thats ****** up. even if they were joking, but everyone has their own way of dealing with people they love being enlisted in the military. As terrible as it is, youre always going to get shit from different people while youre enlisted. You just need to keep your bearing and remember what youre in it for. The conversation they were having is also fairly pointless. When i graduated from boot camp, my senior drill instructor told us that they lose more marines to car accidents and other accidents on leave and on liberty than in combat. Good luck in boot camp....tehehe
ohhelvira 0
yeahhh my mom talks about the 500,000k she would get if i died. are you sure they weren't joking?? :)
sarawr 0
In my opinion, it sounds like they were talking about the shopping spree (YAY! D&G, plasma screens & new clothes!) they would go on if he were to die. Yeah it's normal to think about what you'd do with any inheritance (I've discussed it with my parents in the context of how they would want things to be split up between me and my three siblings) but it's not normal to be hopeful for the situation, which is how it sounds they were.
Angry_Dad 0
I wouldn't say you deserve it, but I also wouldn't say your life is f-ed. When you enlist to something like the marines, you're obviously taking a HUGE risk factor that can result in death. Of course, your family's gonna have to discuss something like this, and they probably will again, just with you around next time. So I guess prepare for that lil' talk. They're just preparing the worst and hoping for the best.
Nandian90 0
Leave them nothing! Leave it all to a Girlfriend or charity or something. You are serving your country!
Jethro_fml 0
Semper fi.
garry24 0
CALL THEM OUT
RxSkater 0
First off thanks for joining the military second i think u should punch ur mom and sis in the face, that shit is ****** up
RxSkater 0
First off thanks for joining the military second i think u should punch ur mom and sis in the face, that shit is ****** up