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
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Today, my mom told me she can't wait for me to turn eighteen so she can turn my room into a place for her to display all her antique glass dolls. FML
Today, I realized I can't wait until my daughter moves out the house when she is 18. She's eight. FML
Today, two more years until I can move out. My mom takes up so much space in the house, even in my room, I don't even have enough space for my own clothes, and I'm not allowed to get rid of ones that don't fit. How am I supposed to survive another two years here when I have a breakdown about her suffocating me once a week? FML
Today, I found out that my mom goes through my garbage. I'm 25 and don't live with her. FML
Today, my mother is a hoarder and her stuff has taken over the whole house, my bedroom included. I've always felt trapped in my home, but when I can't use my closet or dresser because of her and have a messy room because of it, I feel like I can't breathe. In 3 years I'm moving out, I wish it would come faster. FML
Today, my mom yelled at me for going through her closet for some warmer clothes. She had a rant about taking her clothes without her permission, all while wearing a pair of my boots and one of my sweaters. FML
Today, my mother kicked me out of the house because her new boyfriend needs my room. Evidently he also needs my credit card, passport, and wallet too, because she kept all three, while tossing everything else out on the lawn. FML
Today, I found out my roomie has lost her only source of income. This means I'm responsible for all the bills and the rent. I would kick her out and get someone else, but she's my mother. FML
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
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
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badbitch23 15
I hate parents with the mindset of kicking you out when you turn 18. That's the most ****** up thing a parent can do. Most people aren't finically stable at 18 and need help before they get out.
Tripartita 45
Yikes, I really hope she doesn't get impatient and start converting your room. It's terrible when parents' beliefs force their children to live in the closet.
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Theokholes 14
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Destroy her room and make a closet for you
buck16 9
legally speaking they can't until you turn 21 or now they deemed it 22. That is if you live in America.
kirkaygri 18
Your parents can kick you out as soon as you're an adult. It's even 16 and 17 in some states. I have no idea where you heard otherwise.
KingKA14 11
Well if it is 16 or 17 in some states that means some other states might be 21
lfrider92 21
no clue where you got this from.. but it's entirely wrong. once you turn 18 you are no longer their responsibility. on my 18th birthday my dad told me if I want to to keep living at home, I will owe rent starting in 2 weeks (I was even still in high school at that time!) so I moved out and have been on my own ever since ... your an adult at 18.. not 21
blahhhhhhh85 9
it is true
spacefish966 18
my parents have two rental houses next to theirs and with five kids when at the age of sixteen moved us into one of them. We then had to pay rent and utility's to learn to take care of ourselves, then at 18 my parents gave back all the money that we spent on rent and utility's so we would have that money to use on rent ourselves
UhHuhHoney 20
#2 if ya can't back up your research then it's not true.
sturschaedel 27
#74 your parents sound awesome. And wealthy yet still level headed. mostly awesome though.
buck16 9
In my general law class I took as a sophmore. legally speaking parents must provide food and shelter.
joeyl2008 29
Never move out.
LilMissCanadian 22
Yes, so she can continue to live with her amazing mother. Great solution.
sh07 28
Get rid of her clothes & she'll have no need for a closet ;)
DexBanWhore 6
No one wants to see there naked mother....except people with that particular fetish of course.
tintarroja 31
Respectfully, you should tell her how hurt you are by her comment.
gte225 11
Let's hope her mother can handle a civilized discussion.
badbitch23 15
I hate parents with the mindset of kicking you out when you turn 18. That's the most ****** up thing a parent can do. Most people aren't finically stable at 18 and need help before they get out.
tounces7 28
Some people should simply have never had kids, because they're too damn selfish to be parents.
kirkaygri 18
Really? That's odd. I moved out and supported myself at 16 while still in school, so I know its possible. My daughter's have until they finish high school or college, if they choose to go. After that, it's bye-bye or rent is due the first. You want food? Thats board, and is extra. Laundry done? By the pound or a weekly maid fee, your choice. I do plan on putting all money in savings accounts and giving it to them for down payments on future homes. You have to teach them responsibility. And that should start in high school. Know how to prepare for your future. It's really not hard...
russfml 31
When you were 16 it was much more affordable to live on your own even on a minimum wage job. Now it is much harder, you have to find a job that pays more than well and be lucky to get it.
catherinecas 30
Yeah, plus not everyone's circumstance is exactly the same as yours. In my area there are little to no jobs (especially with only a high school diploma or if you have to work around a school schedule or have a physical disability that makes 1/2 of the available jobs impossible) plus rent is so high it's pretty impossible to rent even a single room place on your own.
Mauskau 36
Where I live, if I were to have to move out on my own I'd be paying at least £900 a month just to live somewhere when renting, add bills etc on top and my entire months wages is gone. When I'm at work all day, all I want is somewhere to go home and sleep. That's not worth my entire salary, especially as I wouldn't even be able to get somewhere nice for that price. I'd constantly be asking my parents for help with money. Instead, my dad is happy letting us stay at home and save up to buy a house. I don't see why you'd spend so many years bringing up a child to kick them out as soon as they leave school.
sturschaedel 27
Yeah, well, I'm planning to have my kids move out to attend university (if they want to do so. Otherwise they can move out as soon as they have a job) when they are done with school (18 or 19 depending on type of school). And I'd like a sewing room. That does NOT mean I don't love them or am selfish. I just think moving out to attend uni (or work) is an important part of growing up and gaining independence. Of course the social system here guarantees that while studying they will only have to work around 10-15 hours a week to support themselves and have plenty time to study, and I can see myself supporting them financially if they choose intense studies and need all the time studying. Plus, once they are done with uni, if they don't find a job to support themselves in a timely manner, they are welcome to come back and I'm willing to get my stuff out of their rooms without complaint. But I'm sure, once they've lived alone for a couple of years they won't want to stay at their parents place for longer than necessary.
FenderM 5
That is really, really not the most ****** up thing a parent can do.
brenton490 19
My household just borrow off each other for what money is needed for bills and what ever else we want. Worked well so far and everyone is happy.
Tripartita 45
Yikes, I really hope she doesn't get impatient and start converting your room. It's terrible when parents' beliefs force their children to live in the closet.
Dick_diamond 22
I wish I could upvote this comment more than once!!!
andrmac 25
She could live in the cupboard under the stairs!
sammiaaron 16
k I see you all over FML and I love your comments lol. always goofy
Moskaaa7 26
mewtwo! i love your comments and it seems that you have a fanbase already
Halfass 8
She wants you to come out of the closet already.
flopstar 21
That is harsh but I'm sure you'll figure everything out, I'm truly sorry my boyfriend has a similar situation & it breaks my heart how a parent can do this but it creates a strong independent kid! Best of luck op, everything will work out eventually(:
GeorgiaBea 28
Ok, I get that it sucks... But she has taken care of you, your entire life... And eventually you will have your own house, and family and then it won't matter as much.
PhoenixChick 26
Dang, being homeless at 18 means you get a house later? I wish I had taken that option, I wouldn't still be renting.
GeorgiaBea 28
Renting is your own house... I moved out two weeks after graduation. I know that isn't as common for kids in this economy and with the job market but it is possible to live on your own. I don't get mad that my parents converted my bedroom into my mom's craft room... It's their house.