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jesterinperil 7 March 2015, 19:05 United States

Today, at an important statewide band performance, my mom stayed in her seat, silent, while everyone else gave a standing ovation. FML

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jesterinperil 28

8 March 2015, 18:07

OP here. First off, yes this was my performance. We'd been preparing some of the hardest pieces on the selection list for three months and had to perform them in front of the toughest judges in the state. We received a standing ovation and the top score possible, but it really hit hard when I saw my mom sitting there idly. We were all enjoying our results within the band so I tried not to let her negativity bring me down that much, but she could have at least said good job without being asked how we did.

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False_Stupidity 42

8 March 2015, 19:11

There would be some irony there if that was the case #33 since being the only one not clapping draws attention to her.

feven 32

8 March 2015, 13:06

If it's your performance than this is an even bigger FML

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Abhinow 7

9 March 2015, 09:28

she chooses to disagree and refuses to be part of crowd mindset. cant see whats bad in that

Rkikkas9713 25

9 March 2015, 12:54

Maybe it's the fact her child accomplished something great and she shut OP down by not clapping.

Misshhh 23

9 March 2015, 09:43

I know many people have said this but I'll bring it up as a valid point. Just because your mom didn't stand up and applaud doesn't mean she doesn't care. If she really didn't care then she wouldn't of shown up at all. Maybe it's just how she is.. Inside she could be happy as a clam for her son and be proud and happy but outside her actions are different. Not everybody gets social cues and it's difficult to read people. I know if my son ever had a performance and everyone else clapped I'd probably just be sitting there doing nothing but not because I'm not proud, I'd be extremely proud. I myself have a really tough time expressing emotions and show how excited I am simply because I've been socially enept, awkward and I can't show how I really feel all my life. Don't assume the bad too quickly OP :)

sylvienoir 18

31 August 2015, 16:48

Sorry, Would have* Not would of

sstahpp 33

1 September 2015, 08:11

Do you feel better now,57?

FMLusername969 21

9 March 2015, 14:39

Talk to her about it hun. im sure you were amazing :)

Fmlsea 28

9 March 2015, 16:25

thats cold :/

SPFINATOR1993 10

10 March 2015, 08:33

Thats her way if saying you were adopted.

Szaszaspasz 26

10 March 2015, 21:34

The only thing adopted children don't give a mother is a trip to the delivery room, stitches, stretch marks, swollen boobs... Congrats on your performance Op. I'm sure your mom is proud. Some people aren't as demonstrative as others.