Today, my cousin invited me to an event that'll be happening on Saturday night. The first thing I did after she texted me was ask my mom if I could go. I'm 20. 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 was checking the Facebook event page to see who is attending the party I am having this weekend, since my parents are going out of town. 1 person has confirmed. My mom. FML
Today, I asked my mom if I could go to a friend's birthday. She said no, claiming I had been to too many this year already. I'd only been to one. It was my own. FML
Today, I was at my sixteenth birthday party. My guests consisted of my grandma who I live with, and my 2-year-old cousin she was babysitting. FML
Today, I found my concert tickets that I've been trying to find for the last 2 weeks in my mom's closet. When I asked why she had them, she said she felt the concert was inappropriate for me so she hid them. I'm 20. FML
Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML
Today, my boyfriend asked me to go to a car show. I told him to hold on, I had to ask my mom. I quietly asked her to say no for me. She said "Sure!". FML
Today, my mom asked if I wanted to come to dinner with my parents and my grandparents who are in from London. When we got to the restaurant, there was a wait. My mom made me walk home because they could get a table quicker for a group of four than a group of five. FML
Today, my Mom was gushing to a relative about going to see a very famous singer with my sister while we were at dinner. I smiled politely, until the relative asked why I wasn’t going. I felt too embarrassed to admit I hadn’t been asked, despite having the money, so I awkwardly made something up. FML
Today, I was invited to a party. Since I rarely get invited to any, I was super pumped. Both my parents work late, so I texted a couple of people to see if I could catch a ride. It turned out everyone's cars were full. I ended up missing one of the only parties I've ever been invited to. FML
Today, I was talking to my mom about who I wanted to ask to prom. I told her the names of the girls I was thinking of asking and she replied, "They'll say no, but you can always go with one of your cousins." FML
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Top comments
JaffaMC 13
You're still getting used to your freedom, which is perfectly normal. Enjoy it! You don't have to ask anyone for anything if you don't want to anymore :)
notpresent 9
I'd probably be doing the same..
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Comments (18)
JaffaMC 13
You're still getting used to your freedom, which is perfectly normal. Enjoy it! You don't have to ask anyone for anything if you don't want to anymore :)
TexanZaros 7
In some societies, not asking before can be considered rape.
SubparAtBest 23
Just let them know instead of asking. For safety and for freedom!
notpresent 9
I'd probably be doing the same..
HoboMeth 36
That means move out
chirstinap325 23
I'd imagine that you're pretty close to your mom for doing something like that. Especially understandable if you either moved out recently or still live with them haha
Oceanborn_fml 24
Yea. Especially if you moved out or if you didn't move out.
Moerighan 23
Um no, obviously you're twelve.
pandaxpress 19
Respect has nothing to do with age. OP obviously respects their mother or they wouldn't ask.
Mysterybounty 6
Why did you ask her? If you want to inform her you are going do that, but grow up a little.
Gilbert_56 2
Don't stress, I have a friend that's 28 that would have to do this
Suaria 38
I had to do this when coming back from college. My mom was always an overprotective and controlling parent so she always felt like she had to know where I was at all moments of the day. It feels nice having freedom in college.
BiGTiMeNeRD 29
It's not your fault you were institutionalized most of your life.
SixthSinEnvy 39
It gets better. I know the feeling. My mother was extremely overprotective when I was underaged to the point that when I did turn 18 and was told, "You're legal now. I'm no longer liable so I don't care", I still struggled with the urge to ask permission for everything. When the 'freedom' hits, you're gonna love it. It's like seeing the world for the first time ever.
xxmollyxx 25
I have to say though, it's weird of your mom to go from extremely overprotective to "don't care" just like that
SixthSinEnvy 39
Not when you're constantly hearing, "No. You're a minor so I'm responsible." To be honest I should have seen it coming.