goodbye-college
Canada
Today, I found out I won't be able to go to college. Why? My sister's horse needs surgery. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
itsme
Today, we got a letter regarding my sister's college career and an appointment she was required to go to. This seems fitting, since she's a senior in high school, or at least she would be if she hadn't passed away a little over a year ago. FML
Noname
United States
Today, my younger sister's dog broke its leg. The vets are closed today so instead of going on a date with a girl I have been trying to get for at least 2 years, I need to carry an 80 lb. dog that hates me, up and down the stairs. I already got bit twice. FML
Akestarr
Georgetown, United States
Today, I found out that my dad paid for my sister's friend's airplane ticket so she could attend my sister's wedding. I would have been there myself, but I couldn't afford the airplane ticket. FML
FuckedOver
Houston, United States
Today, I found out my mom took around $2,500 from my savings account to pay off my sister's college tuition. She recently flunked out of her studies and won't be returning to college anyway. FML
Anonymous
United States
Hard times
Today, I learned that my brother isn't going to have a funeral because my dad and stepmom can't afford one. FML
FATS DOMINO
United States
Today, my sister finally broke down and told me that our dad gambled away of all my college savings, and I would have to pay for school the best way I can. They have known for months, and when I asked why nobody told me, the reply was, "You're a college boy, we thought you would figure it out." FML
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Glen Carbon, United States
Today, I told my professor that I'll be missing class next week due to upcoming surgery. I asked if I could take the exam that I'd otherwise miss another day. He said no, and that I'd just have to take a failing grade, then wished me luck with the surgery. FML
Anonymous
London, United Kingdom
Today, I had to give up going to a therapist because it was too expensive and my parents couldn't afford it. Meanwhile, a girl in my class is getting a therapist for her dog. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I found out my parents are getting divorced. They're fighting over the dog instead of my sister and me. FML
Anonymous
Bergenfield, United States
Weddings blow
Today, I missed going to my boyfriend's stepsister's wedding. I would have been meeting my boyfriend's mom for the first time; now she doesn't like me. She figured I could just "tough it out". I have a chronic health condition and haven't been able to eat or get out of bed. FML
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knibbsy 4
You must end the horse. An unfortunate accident would work.
acantha69 0
Someone else paying for their college ed wasn't even an option for 90% of the people I know. Get a loan, get a job, pay for it yourself.
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bjdog98 9
Good thing the horse is getting surgery :) I find animals more important than humans anyway.
Chompzone 14
Wow. Now, I understand that people would be more than a little hurt if they lost their horse, but a human's education is more important IMO. You can say horses feel pain too a hundred times, but ultimately they aren't self-aware, they don't know that they exist. And, as much as I disagree with it, I understand someone saying a animal's life is as important as a humans, but a horse's life being MORE important? That's just stupid, honestly.
MCPRO2014 6
Okay, nobody needs to tell me how sad it is to loose a pet, I have lost many and I cry and cry, but eventually I get over it, and end up getting a new pet, thats what everybody does. But you can't expect someone to not go to college to save your horse. Who knows if that horse will even live with the operation. The horse might only live a year or two more. But if you miss out on college... You can kiss all your dreams goodbye. No dream job, no big house, nothing. It could still happen, with a miracle, but if you don't go to college. To wrap this long comment up, a young humans life is more important than a horses life. It hurts me to say that, but at the end of the day, if that horse survives a few more years, it is not going to give you urgent heart surgery, etc. Thank you for reading. - Sam
HorsesAreAngles 4
Horses are loving and living creatures, they are smarter than humans. Horses don't betray each other like humans do. They are put on this earth to please us,not to be beaten or abused. They are a beautiful mix of freedom and gracefulness. Cold hearted people. They have souls. They have a different language. It's just silent.
37393 3
What about scholarship
katekatewashere1 3
I hope the horse is ok You are very selfish and rude I could give up my college money for anyone of my animals
spn_castle4 14
You could, I don't know, pay for it yourself?! Have you not filled out FASFA? There are loans out there designed for college students, and don't start earning interest until after you graduate. There are many options, such as scholarships, student loans, working while in school, etc. I have 3 horses, so the fact that some people are saying "it's just a horse" really gets me going. I've had my gelding since I was 8 and he was 5. I'm now 19 (he's 16), and I can't imagine not giving him everything he needs. I've literally grown up with him, and I would probably die if he died and I could have saved him.
o00gourou00o_fml 7
The sister could, you know... Pay for the surgery herself ?
ringaringaring 16
I'm usually all for helping the animal, but in this situation I feel like OP deserves the money more.
LostDN 9
awe the idiot can't go get student loans
Sansational_ 18
We all know who the favorite is.
RSterlison 1
My brothers love to go to Pro Dirtbike races, and go race themselves. I think you can figure out where my college fund goes.