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
Top comments
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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Comments (324)
KitKatLass 0
I'm a horse rider myself, and even I wouldnt do that.
peaceloveride 0
then obviously your not dedicated enough.
Threepac 1
Or they realized that a successful life is a tad more important
Sappheyes 0
If it wasn't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.
tsunami1313 1
Yay for Lewis Black ref.
morallygrey 0
LOL! This is far from an FML. Take out loans and go get your education on your own like the other 90% of the population who don't have mommy and daddy's checkbook. Learn how to do something for yourself and grow the f up OP!
rmiam133 0
Well if the parents have the money to pay for it they should, instead of paying for a horses surgery. Take in mind that the horses surgery might not be fatal it could just be so it could run.
lshelby94 0
ya... tht would b when I secretly shove the horse down the hill.
blueturbo520 0
ydi for living out of your parent's pocket. pay for your own damn college.
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
Oh please. You can't possibly convince me that if your parents planned to pay for your college education, you'd refuse.
hotdyegrl 0
It's called get a job and pay for your own college lazy ass.
JordanLeah 2
How is she a "lazy ass" when she grew up with the expectation that her parents were going to pay for her education? If you have always been told that your college is going to be paid for, why would you expect anything else? Obviously the family has enough money to keep a horse in the first place, so it's not as if they grew up with money being a huge issue. Not only that, but that probably means the OP wouldn't qualify for financial aid, in that case. It's not like they just hand it out to everyone. Obviously there are other options, but having to drastically change your plans and do something you probably weren't at all prepared for doesn't make you a "lazy ass".
davek 36
shoot the goddamn horse
jarico75 1
stop whining and get a job. There should be no expectation of parents paying for college.
Sparkiee93 3
Dude, fyl since you will have to PAY FOR IT YOURSELF. Shit, if you give up and decide to just not have an education and have a worthless life just because you will have to work harder for it what makes you think that you would do well in college even if it was free? Yea, fyl since a lot more work and a few more difficult years are ahead before your life can begin, but don't just lay down and die, that will mean you will have nothing BUT difficult years.
hedgerow 0
poison it