Today, at his request, I met up with my brother for lunch so we could catch up. Apparently, our mother put him up to it so he could tell me our parents are getting a divorce. They didn't want to tell me themselves because I'm "too emotional." 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 found my mother in tears, so I asked her what was wrong. She told me, "It's your father, he wants a divorce..." I asked if he'd met another woman, and my mom replied "No, not a woman..." FML
Today, I found out my 35 year-old brother got divorced 18 months ago when my now ex-sister-in-law told me via Facebook messenger, and asked me to tell my parents, as both of them were too scared to do it themselves. FML
Today, two days before my birthday, my parents drove three hours to visit me at school and take me out to lunch. I assumed that it was to celebrate my birthday. They told me they are getting divorced. FML
Today, my ex-boyfriend called my parents to let them know I broke up with him. He was sobbing. FML
Today, my parents told me, after 30 years of marriage, that they are getting a divorce. I went to my boyfriend's apartment because I needed some comfort. While sobbing to him, he decided to dump me on the spot because my reaction to the news was "immature" and he wants an "adult" relationship. FML
Today, my brother and I spent almost $600 to plan and throw a divorce party for our mother. She proceeded to announce that she and our dad are staying together and that we completely jumped the gun. We deserve it, but… FML
Today, my brother mentioned my dad's birthday party. I said, "What party?" He said, "Shit, forgot I wasn't supposed to tell you." My own father doesn't want me at his party. FML
Today, my wedding is scheduled for next week. Today is also the day my whole family had an epic falling out, resulting in my mother disowning my brother. Apart from having them taking turns sobbing at me through the phone, they're also not coming to the wedding. I paid the hotel rooms in advance. FML
Today, I learned that now that my mom is dead, and my dad doesn't need my emotional support during her illness anymore, he's going to go back to insulting me every time he talks to me. FML
Today, I told my boyfriend, "We need to talk." He said, "I know". So we met after school, and he said he was OK with me breaking up with him, that he wasn't that into me either. He said all that before I could tell him that my parents wanted to meet him. FML
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DashPlays 18
Well that's incredibly rude
minissaussette 25
Wow, how incredibly selfish of your mother ! I've been my parents' buffer for years now and it sucks big time. I only "accepted" to do that because I had a younger brother and I didn't want him to be put in that position. At least it means your brother really cares about you if he's willing to do that. Try to help him not to be put in that position though, it can really hard, honnestly. My parents split up 3 years ago and every once in a while they argue about something (through me cause they don't speak at all) and it almost always comes back biting me in the ass. Good luck with the divorce. Hopefully it won't get too messy !
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DashPlays 18
Well that's incredibly rude
minissaussette 25
Wow, how incredibly selfish of your mother ! I've been my parents' buffer for years now and it sucks big time. I only "accepted" to do that because I had a younger brother and I didn't want him to be put in that position. At least it means your brother really cares about you if he's willing to do that. Try to help him not to be put in that position though, it can really hard, honnestly. My parents split up 3 years ago and every once in a while they argue about something (through me cause they don't speak at all) and it almost always comes back biting me in the ass. Good luck with the divorce. Hopefully it won't get too messy !
maritime1992 5
Is it really that shocking to you? most marriages end in divorce anyway.
tonyfan00 38
I feel bad for you, but I REALLY feel bad for your brother...
Bearsmomma 30
Your parents really need to grow up. How inconsiderate of them to make your brother do their dirty work. They are the parents, it's their divorce, and if it is emotionally traumatizing to you-their child-they should have to help you through it. And now your brother has to basically keep his emotions in check in an attempt to keep you more calm. They have completely failed their job in this round. I'm sorry OP. FY-and your brother's-L! From experience, I recommend finding a counselor you trust. Good luck.
knockinicky 6
I know how you feel!When my Nanna (dads mum) died my mum didn't want to tell me bc I'm "too emotional" So she rang my brother, who was in the same room as me, and told him to tell me. As soon as he'd hung up the phone he said "Nanna's dead" and just walked away to his room. It's scarring.