Today, I found out my extremely anti-war relatives hate me because they think I served in the Army, after hearing I was "a vet". I'm a veterinarian. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was at a Remembrance Day service when an old widow told me I had my "grandad's" medals on the wrong side of my coat. I told her that I was an Afghanistan veteran and that they were mine. She then berated me in front of the WHOLE service for "lying". FML
Today, I, a retired U.S. Army soldier, was shouted down and called a liberal snowflake and even accused of stolen valor. Why? I admitted that I absolutely hate Trump. FML
Today, I went to a veterans' reunion party with my grandpa. While there, a guy started yelling at me for having an unapproved haircut. It was my grandpa's old drill sergeant, and he thought I was in the army too. Everyone just smirked as he forced me to drop and do push-ups. FML
Today, I was fired from my local animal shelter. I was a volunteer and am currently in school for veterinary technology. My education made the paid staff at the shelter feel threatened. FML
Today, I was uninvited to our usual family Thanksgiving, as well as the rest of the holidays with my extended family. Why? They found out who I voted for. I won't say who, but according to my aunt, I'm to blame for putting their son's healthcare at risk. WTF? FML
Today, my dad drunkenly ranted about how I should volunteer for the military because of the crisis in the Middle East. I refused; I'm in college on two scholarships and have listened to stories of why his service still gives him nightmares. I had to hide all the phones to keep him from calling the recruiters. FML
Today, I was pretending to be a veteran for the US Navy at a local outlet, because I was desperate for cheap stuff. All was going well, until an actual vet pointed out that the ship I had on my naval hat was a fictitious one. Shit. FML
Today, my family dragged me to a steakhouse, knowing full well I'm vegan. I sat there, with my sad little salad, watching as they stuffed themselves with burned animal flesh and laughed at me. They wonder why I hate them all. FML
Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML
Today, my husband got charged with felony animal cruelty, because while I was at work, he shot someone's hunting dog on our property. I'm a veterinarian. This should be great for my reputation. FML
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Ambient25 25
So...clarify what you mean by "Vet" to your hateful relatives...or don't, in the end they're not leading your life. Besides, I just hate that, if you're anti-war then hate the politicians, don't hate those who serve....
audreyfml1994 15
Although it was just a missunderstanding, even if they are anti-war they should never be ashamed to have a family member who puts or has put their life on the line to protect their country.
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LegolasPrincess 10
I've had family serve in the Army and the Navy, and hear about such idiocy just because they are "anti-war" disgusts me. Those soldiers don't sign up out of blind patriotism. They sign up because that's the right thing to do. Those men and women fight for our freedom, and people like your relatives still disrespect them. Anti war is one thing, being hateful of soldiers is another. I only hope there is a lovely spot in hell for them.
monnanon 14
it is the biggest lie ever told that fighting other countries protects freedoms back home. its a shame people cant afford the police, the people actually protecting people in their country, the same devotion they give the army.
Lizzy500 16
I do. So do my friends.
Pinwheel 10
Why exactly is it necessary to go to another country and fight for your freedom there? Shouldn´t you do that either in your own country when your freedom is threatened or maximum at its borders if someone wants to invade it?
jl_word 10
I hope your anti war family members enjoy the freedom that us real vets have provided for them.
vanaathiel 13
1) that's ridiculous, and 2) I love your name, I grew up reading James Herriot :)
MortenM 17
Haters gonna hate. And they're apparently idiots. Don't worry about them - life is to short
worldclassrager 41
Well hope they have a sick pet or get one that is sick and bring it to you for help...
TogeBara 12
Sometime war just can't be avoided, in all other situations there is our government to step and and insure it isn't avoided. screw them. serving in the army is a great thing to do and i'd be pissed if they hated you just because you helped with a war effort. not all situations should be solved with war but not all can be solved with peace either.
irishmaiden78 23
First, James Harriot was an amazing man and author and second, I'm sorry your family is full of people who just to conclusions. Without having they facts they automatically assumed the worse. She on them but good on your for doing such an amazing profession. :)
Omniprism 15
Not very intelligent are they.