Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. 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 received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML
Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed. I was about to call my parents and tell them we're getting married, but they called me first to announce they're getting a divorce. FML
Today, I happily announced that I'm getting married. My dad immediately shot back, "And I'm getting E.D., who gives a damn?" Just when I thought he was joking, he muttered that "the bitch" will take everything in our divorce. Moment ruined. FML
Today, I was out and was having a wonderful time. At exactly midnight, I get a call from my father. He's divorcing my mother. He's also going to Florida with his mistress for the weekend. If that wasn't the best news ever, he'd love if I found an apartment to live in ASAP. FML
Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML
Today, I broke up with my girlfriend. After breaking the news to my parents, I heard my dad mutter when I left, "Damn it, I liked her better than him." My mother didn't protest. FML
Today, I happily told my parents that my boyfriend proposed to me last night. My dad's response? "Marry that goofy bastard and you're out of the will." FML
Today, I was rejected from the University of Washington. My dad has been a professor there for 30 years, and is on the board of admissions. FML
Today, I got a large envelope from a college I applied to earlier. My mom, expecting big news, made my family gather round as I opened it. It ended up being a letter of rejection from not just that school, but all three campuses of the state college. FML
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shjenn 7
What a great way to ruin a moment... I'd flip
shaebayla 6
Congratulations OP. Hang in there, and don't let their problems over shadow your success!
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Comments (72)
shjenn 7
What a great way to ruin a moment... I'd flip
gc327072 31
Noor- Because nothing says "**** you, dad!" like impromptu somersaults!
EagorLuvsBigFoot 8
Op said 'mum'. must be British :P
nanxi 30
Oh phew, thanks for pointing that out, #36! I wasn't sure, after reading where the FML entry came from and all, so you sure cleared that up for me!
EagorLuvsBigFoot 8
^ Oh I didn't realize there was that feature. My deepest apologies. I was right either way though.. :)
WoWurCooL127 5
Sounds more like time to go to court most states require tuition of children whose parents are divorced to split it in 3
londoner86 13
ruin a moment? Is OP seriously more upset about having her "moment" ruined than about her parents' divorce?? Priorities way out here.
shaebayla 6
Congratulations OP. Hang in there, and don't let their problems over shadow your success!
MrsPegg 45
Exactly! That's an absolutely amazing feat!!!! Be proud OP. I'm happy for you!
Catkam623 27
Your going to your dream college and who knows witho
Catkam623 27
*with time everything could work out. Sorry for commenting twice I accidentally hit validate early.
stevenJB 25
Yay for more college money since they aren't together!
TurkeySlab 9
Ouch. Well theres always the bitter sweet just look for the good.
rivaraven 35
I really hope this won't affect if you can go there or not..
minzzy 8
I don't know why you're getting thumbed down, but I agree with you. The divorce shouldn't affect if OP goes or not.
happle 21
Hopefully not, but OP's parents may not be financially stable after the divorce.
bReLiNg 18
OP can qualify for aid. I'm going through the same thing.
gracehi 33
Life's a bitch, and, apparently, so is your dad.
BlowinChronic 18
Maybe OP's mom is too, her dad has to have some reason for divorcing her.
happle 21
I think OP's dad is a bitch for breaking such terrible news right after she told him something good.
Cowgirl9999 8
Aw I'm sorry, Op :( congrats though!!
lilhellian 27
Well damn you get accepted he divorces your mom.. I'm curious as to what he would have done if you had been denied...
Smashhoof 15
This is the second FML today to end in moment ruined. I wonder if there's a connection...
laya_fml 26
Someone must be running around ruining moments.
heliraptor 13
OP's dad must be a busy man, if he already has another girlfriend. Too bad she doesn't like the planes.
Proughboy 7
I was looking around for a comment that said this! Haha that's awesome
gilliaga73 18
Congratulations OP, that's amazing for you! Let's celebrate your success and forget everything else for a while.
BlowinChronic 18
Yeah, I'll bring the punch!
sesamestreetgirl 5
Congratulations OP! Sorry about that but at least you have the happy news to get through it!