Today, a kid with severe Down's came into my workplace, as he does every day. He's has an obsession with me, sitting at a table, staring and taking photos of me all day. His parents have no problem with this, because they think it's a miracle that he can focus so much attention on me for so long. 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 worked up the courage to tell my supervisor that it makes me feel uncomfortable when my coworker teases me by saying a special needs client is in love with me at the residential facility I work at. Her response was, “Well, he is obsessed with you. He writes your name down hundreds of times and watches you out his window." FML
Today, my coworker and I were sitting and eating lunch. We noticed a little kid kept staring at us, and every time we looked away he would come a little bit closer. When he was right behind us, I looked and was startled enough to jump. The parents were three tables down, laughing uncontrollably. FML
Today, and every day, a homeless looking man walks into my work, sits down and stares. I'm new to the job so, trying to make new friends, when the guy walked in this time, I went over to a co worker I was really clicking with, and went off about how creepy he was. He replied with "Who, my dad?" FML
Today, just like every other day, I noticed that one of my male coworkers always stares at me while passing by or when it's time for lunch. I read somewhere that if a person stares at you too long, they either want to have sex with you or want to kill you. He has a girlfriend, so I doubt it's the first option. FML
Today, my son told me he liked a girl, so I asked if they were friends. He said no, he's never spoken to her, but he watches her in class and follows her around. When I told him that was fucking creepy, my wife yelled at me. My kid is a stalker and my wife thinks it's cute. God help me. FML
Today, I was eating at a restaurant in town, when a small boy started looking at me. I simply smiled and went back to eating, only to hear out of the corner of my ear, "Daddy, why does that kid's face look like that"? He said it so loud, the three tables next to us turned and looked. FML
Today, while at a psychiatric hospital working as a student nurse, I discovered one of the patients had developed an unhealthy obsession for me. He was admitted for stalking and abusing a girl who looked just like me. It's only my first week. FML
Today, same as recently, there's some guy constantly standing in front of my building waiting for me to come out, just to stare at me and then get mad when I walk to my car, to the store, to the bank, and even followed me into the lobby to see what floor I get off at, like a weirdo. What should I do? FML
Today, there's a guy in my class who I'm very attracted to. I'm hyperconscious of him for that, and I worry about the impression I give. By now though, there have been at least two different eye contact occasions that made it look like I was staring at him when I was NOT, and now I must look like a creepy stalker. FML
Today, I went to my Calculus lecture, one of a class of 200 people. As I looked down I noticed that a guy a few rows in front of me was on Facebook. When I took a closer look, I noticed he was viewing my profile. He stalked the profile for a full 45 minutes. I have never met this guy in my life. FML
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brookeec 0
Atleast he is progressing in life! You should feel honored! ;)
hubla 0
your turning his downs into ups
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Bikon153 0
**** you you stupid ****.
acisking 1
lady gaga: as mean as it sounds, retards really is what there called, it's just our society has made it to where people think it's a horrible thing to call people:/ just like how some people freak out over using "bad words" that are in the bible:) if it helps the new politically correct term is intellectually disadvantaged. which let's be honest, no one will take the time to type:/
justthinkaboutit 2
developmentally disabled is a term that's been around since the 70's
ksc686 0
Maybe op has no experience with anyone having downs, or any other mental handicap. So it is unsettling to him. Or the constant staring and picture taking is simply distracting from his work. Or....the op could have sever anxiety and this behavior is difficult for him to handle.
MamaKay08 0
have you ever tried introducing yourself? talking to them? this isn't really an FML.. you should be flattered.
citygirl16 0
hahaha aww that kinda cute(: why would you put this on fml, you jerk!!!
TheRightEye 3
All people who are criticizing OP need to grow up. It doesn't even matter if the kid has downs or not, it's still creepy if you're minding your own business working and someone is staring and taking pictures of you all day. Downs or not it's completely inappropriate and violating the rights of OP in a sense as nobody can feel comfortable in that sort of situation. Parents should be teaching their children with downs to be appropriate even if it takes a lot more work. This is why I'm against people with mental deficiencies. Because it's not fair to everyone else that they can do these things and have half the world stand up for them 'cause it's "not their fault." They can be taught.
lmaoatall 6
against people with mental deficiencies , woooow- probably the cruelest thing I've ever heard on this site. just ******* wooow
darkdazeys 0
Saying that the individual with Downs is a sad person who leads a sad life is, in my opinion, insensitive. This guy knows nothing different than the life he has. So, who are you people to tell everyone to feel bad for him? Furthermore, don't say it's cute that he has a crush, that's just patronizing. I agree with the others who have said that this type of behavior is unacceptable. It's the parents' responsibility to teach this child how to act in public. And from the sounds of it, they're not doing a good job.
xxhewoxx 0
awwwww that's adorable!!!!
Brotallicus 0
I'm sorry but this is not an FML. This kid opened up to you try not being so self centered and interact with him
OUfan08 0
None of you obviously get it. I worked as a teacher's aid in college for special needs kids. People with down syndrome have a hard time focusing so it's a nice thing that he can focus on you. stop being so selfish and talk to the kid. Jeeze! You cant just treat a special needs kid like anyone else, they don't understand and people saying that you should force them to understand are ridiculous!
hateu2 2
OP shouldn't have to talk to the kid if she doesn't want to, that's not her job, her job is to do whatever she does at her workplace where this kid comes and disturbs her. If his presence is unsettling enough that she neglects or does her job poorly then she needs to ask her parents to not bring their boy in again, she is within her right to ask so.