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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brenduh911 0
YDI for ... 1)having bad parents that care about a horse more than their own childs edumacation 2) having a selfish sister 3) FOR NOT HAVING YOUR OWN LIL PIGGY BANK OF MONEY SAVED FOR COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(imean if you really wanted to go you wouldn't be depending on other peoples money && now we know especially not our parents money)
red007 0
I have horses. they are the most important thing in my life and will ALWAYS come first.
peaceloveride 0
me to!! I agree completely!!
imhowie 2
Just get a student loan. They'll give those to pretty much anyone. Problem solved.
checamuk 7
How about you work for a couple of years and go to college later? Or get a loan. Or a part time job. For some, horses are members of the family so surgery for a hrose can be seen as the priority. But regardless, how about you educate your family on a little thing called equine insurance. I have my horse covered precisely so this sort of situation will not arise.
barrelracerr 0
I agree with 85 and 83
djbrooke12345 0
live with it. the horse is worth it!
PhillyFox 0
Your sister can't get a loan or scholarship to cover her horse's medical bills. You, however, can for college.
iridedressage 0
Yeah, financial aid is pretty much off limits to those who are "horse poor" But it depends on how much the horse is worth too. If it a prized competition horse, it can continue to make LOTS of money. Basically, if the horse is worth $250,000 you obviously don't want to lose all that money, especially since insurance rarely pays it all back. Just saying, unless your parents flat out said that to you, you're probably going to be okay, my horse is having surgery and it's not like it's a trillion dollars. Maybe $1000, which is fairly insignificant in the horse world... just saying.
captainmaharet 1
If it weren't for her horse... Bah, Lewis Black said it better.
Ellyl 6
AWWWS poor horse. Hope it turns out alright!
ShadowPunkChick 1
It's not your parent's responsibility to pay for your college, it's their choice. Stop being so selfish.
JordanLeah 2
It's not as if the parents didn't plan on paying for it- obviously they had told the OP that they would, or else this wouldn't even be an issue. She wasn't just assuming they would pay for it without any basis for that assumption. Besides, it ISN'T selfish for a sibling's horse to be given more worth than a human's college education- which is one of the most important things in life needed in order to be a successful adult?