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
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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 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, 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 was cleaning my father's study room and wondering why I did not receive my acceptance/rejection letter from a college I really wanted. I found the acceptance letter, on his desk, also approving of a full scholarship. The deadline to confirm was a month ago. FML
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
Today, I got a letter from Yale Law School saying I got a 4 year full scholarship. I called my dad crying and read the whole thing… even the bottom of the letter, which said, "April fools' ! Love, Mom and Dad." FML
Today, I attended my school's special invitation-only awards ceremony, relieved that I was getting a much-needed scholarship. I watched all my friends go up and win scholarships. In the end, I only got a certificate for doing well on the PSAT. My whole family showed up for this. FML
Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. 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
Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML
Today, I got into my dream university. I also got turned down for the scholarship and the loan that would enable me to actually go. FML
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ihateIRAQ 0
call me oldschool,but this is what I did when my dad told me to get out and get a job: 1. i moved out. 2.i got a job.
satomi_ishida 0
Geez, what crawled up his butt and died? Does he normally show support OP or does he not? If he doesn't then maybe you should have figured he'd respond this way? Be proud you did so well! Go celebrate with your friends instead! Many congratulations! :D
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Comments (125)
bluebead5 0
Ur dads a dick...and I totally agree with the countess...make him regret it...congrats btw
sealed_with_a_sm 2
he's probably sad that you're leaving and going to have a better future. and maybe that's the only way to express his emotions ...sounds gay huh....after all he is a guy...gotta look at it that way... and if he didn't care he would have given you up for adoption when you were younger ...he's just a big softy inside... and you know it!!! lol Congrats by the way! =D
jaahn 5
umm NOTttttt. don't listen to this idiot. u kno ur dad is just a bastarddd and ur the daughter of that bastarddd
DocBastard 40
You may want to look into getting a new keyboard, friend. It looks like your D and T are stuck.
jaahn 5
nobody cares!! u should hav put the school name I'd u want sympathy. ydi whiner
captainbj2 0
asshole...
sealed_with_a_sm 2
oh and he might be the only father you may ever have in your lifetime...hope life gets better :)
sealed_with_a_sm 2
and of course the other person is just jealous of you getting in and hates you deep down inside and is the only way to show their emotions to pull you down and make you feel as horrible as they are!
jaahn 5
I bet ur dad abused u didn't he?
wriptidez 0
well, actually your very blessed and honestly you will do ok without his crap. Just take college seriously and do your best. Don't let his thoughts about you hold you back. I think you should be proud of your hard work.
Doopliss01 0
Hoping he would shed a tear? Really?
catatonicsleep 17
Yeah I thought that was a bit weird... When me and my brother got into university my parents were really happy but neither of them cried... Why would you want your dad to cry about it?
lydever91 0
You're kinda lucky. My dad doesn't want me to move out...but then again, I'm his only source of income =O
roflcopter4 0
Your dad sounds like an asshole. However, congratulations.