Today, I decided it was time to start looking for my own place and finally gain my full independence. My mom agreed happily without hesitation, which was surprising, but not anywhere near as surprising as finding out I have one day to get my shit together and leave. 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, at age eighteen, I finished moving out of my parents' house and into my own. The only person to even remotely give a shit was my sister, and that was only because I was taking the cat with me. FML
Today, my mother told me she thinks it is time for me to move into my own place. I agreed with her and went to look at studios/flats online. She later came into my room, saw me looking at places and then got pissed off at me, saying that I hate her for wanting to leave her. FML
Today, my mom gave me thirty days notice to find an apartment and move out. Why? She's dating my former best friend and wants to move him in, but he won't do it until I'm gone because it would be "awkward." FML
Today, at 30 years-old, I can finally move out. I could have chosen an apartment close to work, but instead I decided to stay close to where my mother lives. Since I told her, she's been complaining that I'm selfish and I'm creating a lot of problems for her by moving so far away. I'll be living half a block from her. FML
Today, I found out my mom can't wait until I turn 18, so she can kick me out and turn my room into a huge closet for all her clothes. FML
Today, after losing my job, my apartment and my man, I had to move back in with my mom, at 37. She’s a total slob; I can’t function without clean, organized spaces. So, hey, at least I have a new full-time job now: cleaning up after her. FML
Today, I finally got all of my finances to move out of my house. My mother, instead of being happy for me for moving out of her house, blames me because she needs my rent money, states I will not be happy out in the world and disowned me because I didn't move out when she wanted me to. She wanted me to stay until she was 55. FML
Today, I found out the person that I’ve been casually seeing has decided he wants to live with me. I found this out when I asked him to go home after two weeks sleeping over, and he told me he'd already moved out of his mom’s. I sublet a single bedroom and have barely enough room for myself. FML
Today, after telling my parents just exactly what I thought of them and that I was moving out, the person I was supposed to move in with called to say they'd decided they would rather live alone. FML
Today, I found out my mom had been telling everyone how independent I was and just wanted to be left alone. I was homeless when I graduated valedictorian from high school and wondering why no one would let me stay with them, even when it was snowing. Now I know. FML
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Top comments
_parth 20
Well, then get your shit together.
willyjac 17
I wonder if she was planning on kicking you out, that's a bit ironic..
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Comments (52)
_parth 20
Well, then get your shit together.
TheBelt 19
Time to start taking my "shit" for the sewer now.
willyjac 17
I wonder if she was planning on kicking you out, that's a bit ironic..
EarlFug 19
Sorry, what's ironic about that?
LittleMissShadow 16
Because that doesn't add to the already stressful process at all...
jennaclaire13 22
might wanna hurry and find an apartment
DecisiveBull 9
Move out into the world is a big step, hopefully you can convince her to give you enough time. Don't screw it up.
Welshite 40
Start collecting the toilet contents then. You might have better luck dipping straight into the sewer lines.
Nakomai 17
Maybe she's just hurt and lashing out.
pizzas_awesome 18
That's still no reason to basically kick op out.
elusiveshame 22
Not everyone is rational and react different to each situation. It may have been an instant reaction that was reversed once she had time to think about it. Remember, you're seeing a brief description of the actual issue, and only one side.
kirasant 19
I agree, OPs mom is probably reacting out of hurt, but that's not an excuse. When you have kids, you have to control those impulses and behave maturely when you don't want to. To basically tell your kid GTFO just because they're growing up is ridiculous and not okay.
venomousflower 24
It's time to buckle down and get to work
elusiveshame 22
That's a bit extreme to cut contact with the OPs mother. I feel bad for anyone that has a misunderstanding with you, especially when you jump to the utmost ridiculous conclusion.
RickySleeves 20
Don't take it personally. She's probably just extremely excited for you.