Anonymous
Gatekeeping grief
Today, after my cousin recently died, my aunt basically told me that I shouldn't be sad, because we fought. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Keep it to yourself
Today, my family is still telling me to "get over" the death of my great aunt. The great aunt who always gave the most wonderful birthday gifts, and was overall one of the most pleasant people I've ever met, and I'm NOT allowed to be sad that she's gone. Did I mention she died on my birthday? FML
whateven333
Gibsonia, United States
Weirdo
Today, I told my cousin that I would gladly help him get through the loss of my aunt. That is until he started flirting with me. FML
Anonymous
Death cult
Today, my aunt told me that I'm dead to her now and not to visit them ever again. Why? She found out that I'm pro-choice. FML
daddyrobyn
You what?
Today, my aunt informed me that my cousin's only problem with his girlfriend is that she's not me. FML
ieatoreos
Today, an aunt that I'd had a massive falling out with passed away. My entire extended family refuses to speak to me, because they think I "had something to do with it". I live several hundred miles from her. FML
schellbytheseashore
United States
Today, during a text conversation with a girl I've been trying to get with, she complained about how crummy of a day she was having. I told her it couldn't be as bad as she thought, and she would probably get it over it soon. Then she told me she had found out her cousin had been murdered. FML
Kilamo
United States
Careless words
Today, after burying my dad on my birthday, one of my aunts walked up to me and said, "Well at least you won't forget your birthday." I wanted to cuss her out so bad, like, bitch, how would I forget my birthday and the day I buried my dad? FML
Anonymous
Upper Marlboro, United States
Compassion
Today, while crying at my grandma's funeral, I was told to "man up". FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, my aunt's last words to me were, "Don't be an idiot". FML
Jill
Fredonia, United States
RIP in peace
Today, I found out that my favorite aunt passed away. The funeral was last Thursday. FML
Top comments
Anderling 33
Grief can make people stupid sometimes. Your aunt probably doesn’t really think that, she’s just using you as a convenient target for her misplaced emotions. It’s easier to deal with “It’s your fault” than “it’s nobody’s fault, it just happened”, after all. That said, it absolutely sucks for you, having to deal with that and your own grief on top. I’m sorry you’re going through this, and I’m wishing you the best.
RichardPencil 32
Hopefully you can have your cousin's stuff. That will signify that you really won the war!
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Anderling 33
Grief can make people stupid sometimes. Your aunt probably doesn’t really think that, she’s just using you as a convenient target for her misplaced emotions. It’s easier to deal with “It’s your fault” than “it’s nobody’s fault, it just happened”, after all. That said, it absolutely sucks for you, having to deal with that and your own grief on top. I’m sorry you’re going through this, and I’m wishing you the best.
RichardPencil 32
Hopefully you can have your cousin's stuff. That will signify that you really won the war!