Today, I graduated from Basic Training. I was really looking forward to seeing my family after being away for almost three months. They decided not to come to graduation because they didn't want to spend the money to travel here. They live 30 minutes away. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I found out nobody in my family wants to come to my college graduation. I spent four years and $60,000 to be the first person in my family to go to college, and nobody wants to see me graduate because the four hour ceremony is "too long." FML
Today, I attended my graduation ceremony. My parents acted mysteriously and kept urging me to go home, since we had to be "on time" for something. Thinking they might have planned a surprise party, I left my friends behind. I missed my graduation because my mom wanted to watch a TV show. FML
Today, it was my college graduation ceremony. My parents didn’t come because they “forgot”, although I told them and had been reminding them for months. Last year was my little sister’s high school graduation. My parents wasted no time going to her ceremony and then took her out to dinner. FML
Today, I'm in my fourth month of training in the US Navy. I'm 3000 miles from home. I joined to give my wife a better life. Since I've been gone, she decided that she liked being single. FML
Today, nobody wanted to come to my graduation after finding out that my father was coming too. FML
Today, my mom told me that on my graduation day, the reason she (and my dad) almost didn't show up was because they had to spend almost an hour convincing my grandma to attend. FML
Today, my grandparents told me they couldn't make it to my college graduation, even with months in advance to plan, because they had their annual Mother's Day plans with friends. Plans they've had every year, and are further away. This was the only time I'll ever have a graduation ceremony. My grandpa is my last biological grandparent. FML
Today, it was my high school graduation. Everything was going fine until everyone saw my family fighting over where we would go afterwards. Security had to pull them apart. FML
Today, after two weeks of trying to convince my parents to go to my high school graduation. They finally gave in. After they handed me my diploma, they decided to leave because it was "too boring." I'm currently sitting on the curb of the street waiting for my Uber, while people take pictures of me. FML
Today, I got offered a ride to go home for the weekend. I go to college six hours away from home and haven't seen my family for almost two months. When I called my mom with the good news, she told me not to come. FML
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conman531 23
Congratulations and thank you for the service. They are missing out on seeing a real hero
strawberrywine22 30
Well, that's their loss. They'll regret it eventually, not that it helps now. You're doing a great thing and you deserve their respect.
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Comments (107)
alycion 39
That bites. We took in a younger friend who was in a bad situation. He's about to take his test for the Navy. You can be sure we will be there to cheer him on when he graduates basic, no matter how far it is. Congrats op. You are about to start something amazing. And I want to thank you for your service you will be giving to all of us.
grgnyce 8
Sorry OP, but that's just cold!!! Hang in there, and thank you in advance for your service!
joselgarciac 9
go overseas to somewhere like Japan or Germany that way they really have an excuse not to visit...
gingergirl3033 6
Get over it boot. It's graduation from boot camp, not returning from a deployment.
swick25 22
Do you have any idea the hell that these recruits go through??? You are a disrespectful bitch for saying it is only boot camp. You should be ashamed of yourself for stating that. OP congratulations on your achievement and screw your family for not taking the time to be there to see you graduate. Thank-You for your services and stay safe no matter where you are stationed!!! God Speed!!!
swick25 22
ARE YOU SERIOUS YOU TOOK MY COMMENT AWAY FOR CALLING HER A BITCH. SHE IS A BITCH FOR WHAT SHE SAID.
cbcorky 24
I'm sorry OP! That's very horrible of them! I drove 10 hours to see my fiancé graduate even though there was a chance he wasn't going to. 30 minutes is nothing. Looks like you're better off without them. *hugs*
yumetoyuki 2
Seriously? Thirty minutes? Wow, your family is horrible. More power and love to you. Thank you for your service!
rogwest 23
Well piss on them! And thank you for your service!
dangdang12362 2
That really sucks thanks for the service I plan in joining soon to.
caigh 7
Congratulations! sucks your family wouldn't go. Thank you for serving our country!
IGotTheMusicInMe 2
Oh. My. God. That's just vile. My family flew from California to Kentucky for my brother, and these deadbeats can't get their sorry asses 30 minutes down the road?!? You remind them of this *forever*, OP, don't let them forget how much they suck.