Today, I thought about how my dad went to get me a Halloween costume and hasn't come home yet. That was 11 years ago. We've moved twice since then. 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 went to meet my dad, who I haven't seen in years, at a convenience store. He didn't show up, because the location was "inconvenient." FML
Today, I went to visit my parents after 4 years of not seeing them. They'd moved without telling me. FML
Today, it hit me that my dad didn't cry when I moved out, he did so only when I came back later to pick up my cat. FML
Today, I was handing candy to a little boy who was trick or treating by himself. He was small enough to grab the candy and run past me into my house. I've been searching my house for two hours and still can't find him. I'm afraid to go to sleep. FML
Today, my 3 year old daughter's Halloween costume finally got delivered. FML
Today, I was excited to finally receive my Halloween costume in the mail after the one I ordered back in September got lost in transit. Upon reaching my mailbox, I saw the lock had been broken off and my new costume had been stolen. The party is tomorrow. FML
Today, my son couldn't find all the parts to his Cub Scout uniform. I had a serious talk with him about being prepared, and how he would need to live with the consequences of not having the right outfit on. When we arrived at the meeting, everyone was in costumes because it's Halloween. I forgot. FML
Today, I saw my dad for the first time in ten years. He was stealing my car. FML
Today, my dad has gone to two different relatives’ weddings in two different states this month alone. I also found out about his big birthday celebration, his BBQ and his trip to Vegas. I saw it all on Facebook. I’ve not been invited to anything, and he never visits me. I live an hour away. FML
Today, I was hanging out with a guy for the second time, and he was helping me buy a Christmas present for my dad. I excused myself to go to the bathroom, and when I came out, he was gone. He left me alone and took my dad's present with him. FML
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ThaKoolKidsKlub 3
Maybe he got you a ghost costume, and was too excited so he tried it on. Now he can't get it off, and he's been around you the whole time. :o
porp1 4
Today, after slaving for 11 years on the perfect Halloween costume for my beautiful daughter, I come home to find that they have moved. Twice. FML
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Comments (277)
bankrupt 15
Oh my, that is just terrible. I am so sorry, OP.
greenmen 12
Something must have happened. Dads just don't disappear near Halloween. Maybe your mom and dad had a fight that you didn't know about.
mfred0322 2
Parents walk out on birthdays, Xmas, Thanksgiving. Just because it was Halloween don't mean he just can't walk out and say f**k it
chels1994 11
That's so sad... I'm sorry OP :(
donut_gurl 8
your probabably better off without him.
wallygolf 3
The costume wont fit now :( Seriously, life is too short to dwell on him. Just be the best person/parent you can be. Thats all that matters now. Good luck OP
leanne713 0
What does OP mean?
Birdie_Sage 0
Original Poster, OP.
kat2812 1
this fml made me sad. if he just left because he didn't want a family anymore, as much as it hurts you i think you are probably better off without that kind of person as a role model. the thought did cross my mind that he is missing, but i think OP would've said 'been missing' instead of 'never came home'...either way, its sad. whenever you think about him and start feeling sad just think of all the people who you do have that love and value you, im sure there are more than you realize.
VasilisaUzhasnaj 29
How can anyone say OP deserves it? ******* trolls. I'd say the father is a bastard, but we don't know the details. It doesn't sound like he took any bags with him, so it's possible something bad could've happened to him. Either way, it's really heartbreaking just to imagine it, growing up always hoping that your father will be back as if he'd never left. I'm sorry OP.
coffee_man900 16
Sorry, I can only give you One thumb up. I'd give you Ten but they won't let me. Well written and well said.
Dracoboxer357 36
^ Agreed, but since you can't give her 10, I'll help and give her one of mine. Again, well said, Vas. :)
Wowseriously111 0
Maybe he found the sweetest ghost costume ever and u just can't see him...twice
DocBastard 40
He can't find you because you moved. Dammit, stay still!
traze 7
Dad-"Honey, I'm home...it was the last one left, made a little girl cry, if you know what I mean. Wink wink."
Dracoboxer357 36
That's horrible, OP. *hugs!* :( How old were you, around 7 or 8 maybe? I have two little boys, I couldn't imagine just Walking away from them and leaving them wondering, "Where's Daddy?" :( Think that'd break my heart. I hope you get closure one day. Cheers.
traze 7
Boo hoo.