Today, I was lectured by my mother for staying out until 2 am because I went to a gig last night. I was told I was irresponsible and made to feel ashamed. Not only do I live on my own and pay my bills, but I'm almost 30. This is a regular occurrence. FML
vegas518 tells us more.
First of all, I'm a woman... Not a man. So I'm most definitely not a mama's boy. My mom lives near by and she's older. I am the youngest as well. It's easier to say "stand up to her" or "grow some balls" - I've tried that and trust me... It's not worth the fight that happens afterward. Thanks for listening though.
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KareBear7364 5
sigh, parenting... it never ends.
zandalee 20
Tell your Mother off. Parents, like children, need boundaries. You are an adult for the love of God!
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Comments (63)
archos58 10
I did, they came round, and both sides are happier for it.
rubyliu8420 7
How does she know how late you're out?
Zebediabolical 45
YDI for living close enough to your mother for her to be able to tell. You're 30, you should know by now that this was bound to happen.
anon_e_m00se 8
The FYL here is: you allow yourself to feel ashamed when, at 30 years old, one of your parents barrages you with an irrational and unfounded berating. Sure, she's out of line, but you own your reaction to her rant. By 30 years old, you should have enough sense of self to ignore her. Buck up, buttercup.
Bookie_Chick 2
I'M GOING TO SAY IT AGAIN ... GROW SOME BALLS!!!!
MsSoulReaper 27
OP is a female.
Bcfrmkc816 17
Well you are still her baby and at least she cares and worries about you
tehdarkness 21
Time to cut the cord! Just wean yourself away a bit she will be okay.
diaspora_fml 26
Your defense that she's old is irrelevant. You've allowed this to be an acceptable interaction and deserve all you get.
chinagirl3343 8
It's continues because you ALLOW it to! It's your fault. You're an adult make your mother back off.
Pussycat86 18
I feel u OP, I'm also the youngest , turning 27 and being absolutely independent and extremely mature with my behavior means shit to them, I'm considering to relocate to a different content! FYL