Today, I found out that my mother intentionally donated the quilt that I had made for her, because, "It didn't match anything". That was $70 worth of fabric and 7 and a half weeks spent on that handiwork of mine. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I discovered my step mom had thrown out my baby blanket because it was an "eyesore". It was an heirloom from my birth mother and the only thing I have left from her. FML
Today, I found out where a few of my favorite outfits went. My mother had taken them out of my closet, wrapped them, and given them to my cousin as a gift. FML
Today, I found out my mother-in-law sold a precious family heirloom and gambled away the money. FML
Today, I walked into my mother's house to find that she had knitted clothes for some of the household appliances. The toaster was wearing a dress. FML
Today, I finally gave my mum an expensive designer dress I spent months saving to buy for her as she had been very depressed. However she has gained so much weight from stress eating she ripped it when trying to put it on, and now won't talk to me because, "I wanted to make her feel fat". FML
Today, I accidentally washed the jacket my mother bought me in the washing machine. I didn't know it was supposed to be dry cleaned. My mother ended up crying and screaming that I don't love her, and this would be the last time she ever buys me anything. FML
Today, my grandmother patched up my $300, vintage, limited edition, designer jeans because she thought I'd accidentally ripped them. FML
Today, my mother flipped out that I spent $20 on a gift for myself for my birthday. Instead of getting a gift for me, she spent $300 on a new vacuum cleaner, and claims that we didn't have enough left in our budget to spend on me. FML
Today, my mother bitched at me for spending $200 on a new clothes I needed for my new job as a bank teller. I then received a notification on my phone that my mother's lingerie order was shipped. She spent $800 on teddies and crotchless panties. FML
Today, I found $100 on the ground. My mom is taking $40 because she was there. FML
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ohjoy15 33
I tried to find some kind of an upside to this. There isn't one. So sorry that happened :/.
scanimp 11
Don't ever buy her a Christmas gift, then.
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ohjoy15 33
I tried to find some kind of an upside to this. There isn't one. So sorry that happened :/.
grajax 24
At least someone who needs it will hopefully put it to good use?
usnwife 18
True, she didnt trash it... not much help to the OP as the mother didnt want or appreciate it, but at least someone is appreciating all that work instead of it just being thrown away.
scanimp 11
Don't ever buy her a Christmas gift, then.
AC2074 1
I'm sorry to hear that, but hopefully it was at least donated to a good cause (:
hitchhikerryder 20
That's awful! Sorry to hear that OP. I've had that kind of thing happen with many things but they were all accidental. You didn't deserve to have that happen to you. Hopefully your mother will come to her senses and realize how ignorant that was, and maybe try to make it up to you someway.
whysojealous 18
Well if it was for her birthday then don't waste more time and money and get her nothing cause clearly she's not grateful
moodyreallyrocks 27
OP be proud of what you were able to accomplish. Don't worry about what others think..
Reaperbunni 4
Well now you get to make another one :) get her to help you pick out the fabrics
ThatTallChick508 7
Why would OP do that for her? That would reward her for being unappreciative and just plain rude.
manuwish 9
that is so inconsiderate..maybe you wanted to pass it on to your own grandkids someday and she just gives it away :(
niallo 23
Next gift time give her a $5 receipt to a charity of your choice. If she complains, just remind her of the quilt.
ApparentlyNotEno 28
This is a brilliant idea. Alternatively, you could donate some of your time to a worthy charity in her name. At least the gift will be appreciated then.
crsyldy 19
Almost nobody really appreciates handmade crafts unless they also craft. I hardly make anything for family or friends unless I'm specifically asked to. So sorry that happened to you, she really should have handled it better!
countryb_cth 38
I guess I must be weird because I absolutely love homemade gifts and I can't craft at all. I Especially love scarves or blankets. I would much rather someone make something for me than buy something any day.
fakedsincerity 32
I think people appreciate them but don't really appreciate the time and effort that go into them, which is very different. I sure didn't until I stated crocheting and realised how long it took and how much money it took to make large items. And gifting something you've made also takes bravery because if someone rejects it, it's like they're rejecting a piece of you and it sucks.
SailorSolaris 43
My family doesn't craft, but they love any gift I make them because I put time and effort into it. Especially the baby blankets...man those were rough!