Today, I went to my dad's house for Christmas. Soon enough, my grandma had commented on how much weight I've gained, my aunt asked me why I'm still single, and my dad joined in by reminding me that I still haven't been accepted into college. Only three more days to go. 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, 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
Today, I spent my first day with my parents for the first time in a year as I've been away at university. My dad went to work, and my mum spent the whole day playing mahjong with her friends as they all told me "how fat I've gotten" and how "boys won't like it". FML
Today, I was video chatting with my dad. He handed the phone to his wife, whose first words out of her mouth were, "Why are you getting so skinny?" This was also the same woman whose first words out of her mouth when they came to visit us 3 years ago was how much weight I've gained. FML
Today, I was tying my hair up when my dad rubbed my stomach and asked how his grandchild was doing. He knows I'm not pregnant and that I've been trying really hard to lose weight. FML
Today, I proudly told my family I lost 15 pounds. My dad looked me up and down and said, "Well, you've got a looooong way to go." FML
Today, my constant constipation has become a running joke in my family; I heard my mom tell my dad that if he wants to keep his Christmas presents safe, he should ask me to eat them. FML
Today, I mentioned to my parents that Sunday is going to be awesome because it's Christmas. They responded with "Wait, this Sunday? In 3 days?!" Apparently they forgot. FML
Today, I had to walk three miles home from work. Both my parents were at home. The reason they wouldn't collect me is apparently because I've "gotten so fat, your grandma cried after she saw you". FML
Today, I live in dorms and found out everyone is leaving for Christmas break. I also found out my student loan didn't go through, so now I cant afford to go visit my family that lives over 7 hours away. I guess I'll be spending Christmas alone in a dorm room. FML
Today, my dad announced to the whole family that we will be having a vegetarian dinner this Christmas to make my step-mum happy. FML
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Top comments
TheWildRover1 12
families really are delightful aren't they? Don't mind them OP I'm sure they're just old and bitter because Santa doesn't visit them anymore!
rhcpgurl 18
What would a holiday be without a dysfunctional family putting you down <3
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Comments (54)
EmmaMK 35
You are not alone. Many people will have to suffer unnecessary comments from negative family members this Christmas.
Nilorak 24
Well they seem festive.
StompinOnCrayons 15
We all have those "fun" family moments, I hope you get through it and enjoy the rest of your christmas :)
gunnerysgt 15
My family doesn't care that much about my life... But then again they're always drunk/drinking... Russia, Germany,and Scotland aren't the three most sober nations for relatives to come from...
crazydave1998 6
the weight gain may have something to do with being single
moimoimoi125_fml 11
Or maybe not. That's quite a stupid assessment, and the kind of comment that doesn't help overweight people with their insecurities AT ALL. Solving weight issues is a little bit more complicated than "omg, stop eating so much".
DocFred 8
Sounds a lot like my family
Gittoh 21
its a compliment being asked why you are single :) that must mean she thinks you are a good catch
Nicostream 16
Yeah, my family tried that once. It was like the exact same relatives as in your case but grandma went about why I still don't have a child, aunt made a remark about my grades at the university and dad told me I should find a job. Then I told grandma that I don't want to have children irresponsibly like her, and make them grow up in poverty like my dad and my aunt had to, told my aunt that before she starts going on me about that, she should first finish high school(which she didn't) and then finished with telling my dad that if I remembered correctly he used to be unemployed and needed constant financial catering from mom for a couple of years, so he better shut it too. They haven't been mocking me much since then, altough it was quite an awkward X-mas.
luckyone365 7
You shouldn't disrespect your family like that. Karma tends to get *****. ****.
JanisEvans 10
Well, your grandma sure answered your aunt's question...
worldclassrager 41
To me that seems like an inlaw thing...but three days is better than a week or so...