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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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illixir 0
I googled it, and its 100 g's death gratuity if a family member in the service dies. Hopefully it was just a passing thought on their part.
robertsa426 0
Your google search is wrong. If the military members spouse dies..they would receive 100gs if the service member dies it's 400,00
bubbsorcuz 10
it is actually 400,000, with 100,000 payable upon notice of death to cover expenses. I k ow i was military and had to deal with this shit
bubbsorcuz 10
it is 400g. it is 100g within 72 hours to help with costs etc. but you can opt for lower amounts. don't know anyone who did though
littlegolferboy 4
There's nothing wrong with just talking about it. Now if they were planning on how to make it happen, then that's another story altogether.
mcpar 0
to all who put YDI: **** you. this guy is risking his life and his family isn't backing him. to OP: tell your admin you want to change your SGLI (this has nothing to do with a "will" so shut the hell up, civilians). that money goes to whoever you want it to. Girlfriend, your dog, your best friend, it doesn't matter. That's your right, your initiative. This thread makes me sick.
jackal181 7
YDI for joining the marines
SixthSinEnvy 39
SGLI, a Will, whatever you call it that dictates what a family or loved one is granted upon a death. Everyone is saying the same thing as you, which is exclude such selfish and abhorant family members, so no need to be so damn rude. So what they didn't know the proper name? No need to tell them "shut the hell up".
Sadiilya 0
wow, greedy bitches. do they even care about you? move out somewhere.
prettyboy82 0
I agree with #22, everyone thinks about things like that, as long as they don't act on it it's no big deal. and he deserves it, not for what they said but for eavesdropping!!! You get what you deserve when you snoop/eavesdrop, sometimes you hear things and see things you don't want to when you do that. No sympathy from me on that.
shadow_duv 0
i say you drop them out of your will, happen you do die (not likely by the way) you shouldn't give it to your selfish family. If I were you i would rather bury my savings in the ground than let those moochers get a hold of it
angelxcollins 0
Leave everything to your cat.
hannigoonie 0
that sucks so bad. my cousin is in the army and hes gf trying to take his money :/
luckyyyme 0
Write a will and give it all to charity.
alexandrat09 0
That is super messed up. My boyfriend is in the Marines and I pray every day that he doesn't deploy. Hopefully, nothing bad happens to you. Good Luck in boot camp! SEMPER FI!!