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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SiLveRStaRLIGHT 0
Chris? . . . Uhm. . . You should have a talk with your family. Or guilt trip them.
fuckzombies 0
And thats what you get for eavesdroping
meannleanmarine 0
Its 400,000 dollars.
armybarbie 1
It's however much he picks with his SGLI, anywhere from 100 - 650k. If you are really concerned talk to your readiness NCO and fill out a new DD Form 93, which is the record of emergency data, and you can change who gets the money.
shortandloud 0
that's horrible
nodbor 11
that is so ****** up, make a will, and have the money donated to your choice of charity.
skittlejen 0
I just had the opposite situation. My fiance, who just enlisted and is leaving in a few MCRD in a few days made me sit with him and read his will. I was sad. Don't take their conversation personally, really, it's a conversation that does have to be had. I wish you the best, stay safe, and thank you so much for serving.
KennyP55 0
I think it's a legitimate discussion that needs to be had. You may have caught the wrong end of it.
thabeast 0
wow 43 way to be a dick and an unpatriotic hippy I bet you don't even understand how much weve helped the rest of the world by fighting an evil TERRORIST organization. This OP joined to protect the country and youre stabing him and the rest of the USA in the back with this kind of hatefilled talk.
Demon_Squirtle 0
A ton of people are ******* morons when it comes to this site. How the hell does he deserve it? Do you not know the basic meaning of those buttons? Let's see if you were in that position you brainless *****. Anyways, confront them about this and say you were very hurt by what they said. Hopefully they'll mention that it wasn't for harmful intent and they were just discussing and not hoping. If they don't care, then don't give them a cent.