Today, I've been in Bali for 12 days. We have done nothing but sit around because my whole family is sick, and they won't let me do anything because it's supposed to be a "family vacation". 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'm on spring break on a tropical island, visiting family I hadn't seen in years. They invited me out to eat, and won't take no for an answer. All of this would be wonderful, if it weren't for the fact that I've been vomiting to the point of expelling bile and dry heaving for the last two days. FML
Today, I have to reschedule the vacation I had planned for eight months because I have the flu, and feel too sick to go and enjoy myself at a waterpark. This vacation is the only thing that's kept me sane these last two months. FML
Today, we're in the middle of vacation. Two days in, my dad no longer wants to do anything but sit in the hotel room and sulk because, "it's all about us." We'd already tried taking him to an antique car and motorcycle museum, and a local gun show, but he just sat in the car pouting. Five more days of this. FML
Today, I was supposed to be on my way to Hawaii for a long-planned family vacation, but I had an anxiety attack that I couldn't explain. Now I'm lying in bed and crying, and my phone is blowing up with texts and calls. FML
Today, I got the rest of the week off against my will due to lack of patients. Two weeks ago, I declined my boyfriend's dad's offer to pay for a flight to Panama City, FL for a family vacation this weekend in order to help the staff at work. Now I’m sitting at home and they’re on a beach. FML
Today, I had to call out of work because I was ill, but they didn't believe me because today was the day I was supposed to come back from vacation. Now I'm stuck at work, constantly running to the bathroom, and they still won't let me go home. FML
Today, I am on vacation in Dubai with my dad and a few of his friends. I thought we were going to travel and see some amazing things, but I'm confined to my hotel room while everyone drinks and watches Family Guy. FML
Today, after weeks of looking forward to my birthday trip to the beach, I've come down with a serious case of the flu. My family is still going without me, but at least now they don't have to pay someone to watch the dog. Happy birthday to me. FML
Today, I was supposed to be enjoying a long-anticipated, desperately needed, weekend away. Turns out those "little stomach twinges" were actually symptoms of appendicitis. I'm stuck in the hospital, alone, recovering from surgery, while my family is enjoying our non-refundable break. FML
Today, my parents told me that I'm going on our upcoming family vacation and that's final. I broke both my legs in an accident and have to use a wheelchair. I"m in constant pain and don't want to go anywhere. FML
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Top comments
soulreaper12296 28
Who cares what they say. If you're old enough go do whatever you want. And if they get pissed then oh well. Just because they're sick and can't do anything doesn't mean you should be stuck not doing anything either.
HerpNdurp88 0
Just go man don't waste your time there they will get over it or join you either way you win.
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Comments (63)
Scotth901 22
At least they care about you! Take heart and recover, and everything will be ok.
sureshadow 23
Read the fml again.
yahitscyndi 20
How do they care about him? He's not sick and should be able to do what he wants if he's old enough.
philosophicallll 25
you tried
DeltaDragonxx 20
I expected more from a regular commentor
Pike313 14
You have very low expectations
kristadc 20
Always that one person that misreads the FML..
Scotth901 22
I'm not regular lol, I just comment random positive shit for op, and I don't give a shit about the fml. I'm just there to make their day better :)
thedell3030 21
That really sucks OP. I hope they let you get out at least once before you leave!
nournahas 18
That's a bit selfish of you OP don't you think? I dont blame you tho... Hope your family gets well soon so you can all have fun in Bali
leogachi 15
@3 How is it selfish? Op wants to go out and have fun during a vacation. I don't know about you, but I always thought that's what vacations are for.
bazookajoey 27
If anything, OP's family are the ones being selfish.
Mauskau 36
It's not selfish at all. OP is on holiday and they can't enjoy it because of this, they might as well have stayed at home. My parents do the same thing, if either of them have an upset stomach (which is often because they have food intolerances) everyone else has to stay in. It's really not fun to sit inside when you've gone on holiday, you should be out exploring.
NeatNit 33
Personally, I don't see much fun in going out in a strange country alone without knowing anyone anyway. But maybe that's just me.
leogachi 15
@21 If Op felt that way they wouldn't be saying that they aren't allowed to go out, they would be saying that they're stuck because it would be uncomfortable to go out.
HerpNdurp88 0
Just go man don't waste your time there they will get over it or join you either way you win.
SuperWhoMarvLock 22
Do they just want you to watch them be sick? :/
GavinP99 10
Take care of them. Be good. And ask after. They'll be more satisfied.
philosophicallll 25
Or they can take care of themselves and let him go out and explore instead of staying in and getting sick with the rest of them.
TMWhisp 22
Hope they feel better before your vacation is over!
yahitscyndi 20
I hope you're able to get out OP, that's not very fair of them. It's your vacation too.
soulreaper12296 28
Who cares what they say. If you're old enough go do whatever you want. And if they get pissed then oh well. Just because they're sick and can't do anything doesn't mean you should be stuck not doing anything either.
sureshadow 23
Just go. Have fun. Do what you want to do.