EB
United States
Today, I'm so broke, I asked my parents if they'd pay for me to go to the eye doctor and consider it my Christmas present. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Abu
Today I broke my glasses beyond repair. I am very nearly legally blind. I get my glasses at Walmart and today, Christmas, is the only day out of the entire year that they are closed. Merry Christmas to me. FML
dude, where's my balls? :(
This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff
Anchorage, United States
Sleigh bells
Today, my mom and I went to Best Buy for some Christmas shopping. She picked up some presents for me and told me not to look at what she was buying. When we got to the register, she didn't have enough money, and I ended up having to buy my own presents. FML
NorwegianMadman
Today, nearly Christmas, my dad got mad because I don't have enough money for holiday festivities. I can't afford things because I haven't gotten my paycheck yet. I work for my dad. FML
Ambar
Canada
Today, I was missing $20 from my wallet, so I decided to ask my sister if she had taken it. Her response? "That reminds me, I need to borrow another 50." She has a job. That was my Christmas money. FML
Geezum Crow
Today, I found out my school's financial aid had a "misunderstanding" of my finances, I can no longer afford to pay half of my bills or pay for Christmas. FML
swimmonster81
Today, my mother told me how she managed to afford all of the expensive Christmas presents we got. She took out extra money when applying for my student loans. FML
UglyFace
United Kingdom
Today, my parents told me they'd be willing to pay for me to get a nose job. I asked them what was wrong with my nose, and they said nothing, it's just not the kind of nose they'd prefer to feature in our Christmas photos. FML
CambodianAsshole
Placentia, United States
Today, I opened my Christmas present from my parents. I got a road-side assistance package. I don't own a vehicle, and I don't even have a driver's license. FML
Flandre
Today, I gave over $100 to my online friend in presents for Christmas, only to find out he can't use any because of his strict parents. FML
Anonymous
Germany
Xmas stress
Today, besides the fact that I hate Christmas since my parents divorced, my mom told me she can't come this year with my sister because of no money. We even offered to pay for their tickets, but she won't come because of the "last minute" stress. Fuck this year. FML
Top comments
TweetAnne 13
Nothing like the gift of sight. Remember that there are always people worst off then you are. Hang in there OP.
Enslaved 38
Perfect vision would make a great gift! I hope they agreed.
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EpicBlondie89 19
I've done this! For my wedding my parents present was a year of contacts. After those ran out, my father in law paid for mine and my hubs glasses for Christmas.
krapula 4
If you have health insurance it should pay for a visit to the eye doctor
gman90210 18
Most don't cover it and now they will cost more and cover less
SunshyneJ 13
I've been there, only it was a trip to the dentist.
TrippingOnAcid 29
Eye doctor? Really? That sounds like a 5 year old's word for the optician
detKikka 6
1. You have family 2. You are EXPECTING a gift from said family 3. It's likely that said family is willing and able to do this for you (or you wouldn't be asking) You're life doesn't suck. You're just broke. FWP
gman90210 18
Well the economy isn't going to get any better and there are going to be more broke people now that president Obama has been re elected.
dblogic 19
Boohoo...story of my life, I've often asked for essential necessities in lieu of gifts but you won't find me complaining about it. I'm pretty young & both my parents have passed away. Toughen up & be glad you have support to ask for such things. Many are not that fortunate.
giana7 0
You're poor...but yet you have a device to which you can get onto FML? Seems legit.
dcaruso 1
FYL (obviously assuming you didn't burn through your money irresponsibly). That being said, while I am used to free healthcare - it is illogical to bash the US for not having it. Medicare is paid for through taxes, and the entire US tax system would have to be reworked as a result. Also, assuming the parents have the means to help OP out and provide the requested present, I hope to God that this is the first time the parents hear of OP's financial difficulties. If they have the means (which I assume, as OP asked in the first place) it is discussing (had they already known of the financial crisis) that they have not stepped forward to help OP out - especially regarding medical attention. Once again, this is assuming OPs parents have the means, has the knowledge and that OP is not a deadbeat who is in the 'hole' through repeated errors and stupidity. I would never let my children, parents, siblings or even close friends go through something like this (lack of a vital service) if I had the means to help. Also, to all the 'health care' comments. In Canada, while we have Medicare, the vision exams are subsidized, not completely free (a minimal 60$-80$ here in Quebec).
atrain717 5
don't worry op I'm in the same boat as you.