Today, I almost died. My friends dragged me unconcious, hypothermic and half-drowned out of the sea. A helicopter took me to the hospital where they brought me back to life. My family's reaction? "You aren't dying so we don't have to come to the hospital." They wouldn't even bring me clothes. FML
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KereKris 25
OP here. I guess this needs a follow-up. I was in a sailing boat with some friends and although there were big waves, the wind wasn't too strong so we thought it would be safe sailing. We were wrong about that. An exceptionally big wave came up from behind. The boat started surfing uncontrollably down from it and eventually flipped. I was caught by a rope and dragged under water. Fortunately I had a safety knife strapped to my leg so I could cut myself free but it took some time and I lost consciousness before I could make it up. My friends dragged up on the upturned hull of our boat because they were unable to flip it back. The tide was rising so the current pushed us close to the shore. In the surf we were trown off again and because of the waves it was too dangerous to approach the boat again so my friends swam to the shore, dragging me behind them. I regained consciousness for a while but passed out again as soon as we made it to the beach. Hope this answers all your questions.
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mds9986 24
So you're technically a zombie now. You got that going for you.
JerryClark 17
They'll probably regret it someday. Sorry it happened to you OP.
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carrotgenocide 13
I'd say it depends on why you were in the sea in the first place.
interesting33 37
I don't think it matters, if you are having to be revived, regardless of the reason they should visit I think (not knowing circumstances)
Bekll 31
I don't understand cruel parents like this. I have a friend whose parents never came to her surgery or even called her. I feel blessed to have a mother who sleeps in my hospital room every day no matter what I'm stricken with.
nouna_k 14
that is terrible!! i hope you get better soon, even if they don't care many people do trust me... you deserve better indeed ♡
flamingarrow59 21
at least youve got some good friends op
simsgirlgem 25
make sure your parents know that you'll remember this when it comes time to pick a home
Oyas12 14
THATS ****** UP
janfleury 19
I'm sorry OP. I'm glad you have great friends that helped you out.
Its_Sinon 15
Ydi. And by that I mean you deserve a better family.
lantz4levi 19
Is anybody else wondering why she was unconscious in the first place?
KereKris 25
OP here. I guess this needs a follow-up. I was in a sailing boat with some friends and although there were big waves, the wind wasn't too strong so we thought it would be safe sailing. We were wrong about that. An exceptionally big wave came up from behind. The boat started surfing uncontrollably down from it and eventually flipped. I was caught by a rope and dragged under water. Fortunately I had a safety knife strapped to my leg so I could cut myself free but it took some time and I lost consciousness before I could make it up. My friends dragged up on the upturned hull of our boat because they were unable to flip it back. The tide was rising so the current pushed us close to the shore. In the surf we were trown off again and because of the waves it was too dangerous to approach the boat again so my friends swam to the shore, dragging me behind them. I regained consciousness for a while but passed out again as soon as we made it to the beach. Hope this answers all your questions.
FweakofCydonia 40
Glad you're doing well now!
ourtneyc 14
wow this sounds like a dramatic scene in a rescue movie! I'm glad you're alright now!
Schmavid64 13
Wow that's really crazy. At least you're alive and you'll have a great story to tell for many years to come.
mineller 24
That's horrible. But I'd like to know what happened with your family??
mrjiggles1992 18
In those situations a life jacket would be no help and more of a hinderance. Life jackets are there to help your head above the water and to allow you to just float with out having to swim tiring you out and then your drowning!
stryggzy 15
It wouldn't have made a difference; OP was caught & dragged underwater by a rope. A life jacket won't solve that.
TheNewGuy03 29
OP, that honestly sounds like a dramatic short film! And I sea you're OK now, fortunately. It appears that you have an ocean of problems with your family, and it appears that there's a wide gulf to be bridged with them. On the bright side, you have quite the tale to tell for the rest of your existence! :)
em_iweird 26
How would a whistle benefit in this situation?
Eliteknif3R 10
You owe it to your friends op!Your family are Dicks though
Martine624 23
I see you're from the Netherlands as well so now of course I'm wondering where you were sailing? I'm an amateur and only sail when it's easy weather (and preferably on lakes/canals)- what was your windforce? Glad to hear you're doing alright! Get well soon :)
sohigh10 34
You didnt elaborate on the family though.. What was up with that?
Megatron_Griffin 25
Hate to break it to ya #84, but no one ever falls for that "I commented on the wrong FML" excuse. ;) OP. ,glad to know you're alright. Hopefully this doesn't ruin your love for being out on the water
KereKris 25
Fortunately I was not wearing a life jacket. If I had been wearing one, there would have been no way for me to get out from under the boat.
gunnerblaster 21
You're a freakin' champ - Glad you pulled through!
sammiaaron 16
I saw this movie but jeeez. I'm glad you're okay! & "how would a whistle benefit" uhm. TITANIC? LMAO. ..kidding.
ThePez828 18
This is epic. FYL but WOW, what a story! I'm sorry your parents are lame.
SilverKitty 6
Oh god, I'm glad you survived, that sound like a horrible experience.
khiiirsty 14
Your friends are real ones