Today, I told my parents I was pregnant. They yelled at me until I started crying. I'm 31, married, and I have a good paying job. FML
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Today, I told my parents I'm pregnant. I got a long lecture from my mom about using protection. It would have been fine hearing all that, but I'm turning 22, I moved out a few years ago, have a full time job with great benefits, and am getting married next summer. FML
Today, I announced my pregnancy to my parents, expecting them to be thrilled. Instead, they were furious. Apparently, being unmarried and on disability means I can't raise a baby. FML
Today, my parents posted on Facebook that they were excited that my sister was pregnant and couldn't wait to be grandparents. Last week I told them that I, a 33-year-old happily married woman, was pregnant and they told me I was ruining my life and encouraged me to have an abortion. FML
Today, my parents are freaking at me because I just got my report and I failed my first year of college. They told me they have never been more disappointed in me. I have to tell them that I'm also pregnant. FML
Today, I got fired for not being mature enough. I just found out I’m pregnant. FML
Today, we told my fiancé's parents that I'm pregnant. His mom's response? "I'm going to throw up. You can't raise a child." We are both 28, self-sufficient and everyone else is thrilled. FML
Today, I woke up to my father sobbing his eyes out in the kitchen. Apparently, I screamed, "DON'T TELL THEM I'M PREGNANT!" in my sleep last night. FML
Today, my husband and I told my parents that I finally managed to conceive. My mom burst into tears of joy and said how great it was that she's finally going to be a "real" grandma, all within earshot of our adopted and now-devastated daughter. FML
Today, I happily announced to my parents that I'm pregnant. My dad later handed me a printout containing a list of nearby abortion clinics. FML
Today, I told my dad that I'm pregnant. He shook his head and said, sadly, "What a waste. You're way too young to throw your life away like this." Silly me; I was worried that at 46 I might be too old for this. FML
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Top comments
O0hdear 21
you're pretty much the definition of stability, why would they be upset about this? congrats on your baby, I'm happy for you.
fakedsincerity 32
Congratulations! Don't let your parents get you down. (:
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Comments (63)
oliviadanjou99 15
Maybe they just don't want you growing up anymore and this baby makes them realize that you have your own family now... Or they could just be really conservative people.
pastea 5
Why did they yell at you? What were they saying? I just don't understand why they would react that way at all.
Pinto_2015 9
Sometimes parents are just f*cking idiots....don't let them ruin what should be a joyful time and experience in your life.
Seabass_Chan 33
Congratulations to you and your spouse, OP. Surround yourself with supportive people and enjoy your pregnancy!
nickie_94 18
Do they not want grandchildren?
SecundusSecunda 27
There's more to this story, please, OP, follow up!
cosmicdancer84 7
Fine, then they don't get to hang with the baby. congrats!
ChimeraThorne 19
That's awful. Both times I told my parents (I was 22 and 25 when I got pregnant) their reaction was barely more than "meh congrats" (the reactions I wanted tbh). Congratulations on bubs though
fantasyworld 39
They don't get to babysit then.
Fmelikeuhateme 24
31 is a good age. You're mature, old enough to make your own decisions, but not old enough to (more likely) have a dangerous pregnancy :) Congrats OP
snarkytruth 37
Age doesn't guarantee maturity or proof of fit parenting. Ask any social worker. OP left out what the parents actually said.