Today, my drinking habit hit a new low when I waited almost an hour to go to the liquor store after it opened because I didn't want to seem desperate. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I realized that my alcoholism has gotten so bad that I rotate liquor stores so the clerks don't think bad about me. FML
Today, I had to admit that I'm an alcoholic when I spent my last dollar bills on Southern Comfort instead of tampons. FML
Today, I was refused employment at a liquor store. Their reason? I'm a regular customer and they're afraid I'll drink all their profits. FML
Today, I walked into a liquor store and thought about inquiring for a job application. After seeing the cashier, I thought about inquiring if she was single. After accidentally breaking three bottles of liquor, I didn't do either. I left the store, still single and unemployed. FML
Today, I bought a small bottle of liquor to share with my husband to celebrate our move. It took three hours at the store as the cashier, manager, GM, and a police officer checked my ID believing it was fake. I'm 25. FML
Today, after being constipated a few days, I used the restroom at a bar. It took a loooong time before I got out. As I went to exit the bar, only the employees were still there, waiting for me because they had closed 30 minutes ago. FML
Today, I came home from a nine-hour shift and all I want is to sit down with a glass of Baileys. I can't find the key to the liquor cabinet. FML
Today, I had a mumbled conversation with myself in a supermarket aisle about whether or not to buy a bottle of bourbon. Nothing screams "pathetic loser" like an alcoholic in denial having a debate with himself out loud near strangers. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store to stock up on booze for the weekend. After the cashier commented on the size my purchase, I claimed to be hosting a dinner party tonight. I'm not. FML
Today, I went out for drinks for the first since I stopped breastfeeding. I underestimated how low my tolerance had become and how strong the drinks were. My husband was stopped by two bouncers while trying to carry me to the car. They thought he'd drugged me. FML
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stryder9090 28
Get help now before it's too late.
Tripartita 45
"There she is again. She's just been standing there for an hour, staring." "Should we do something?" "Nah, she can't be that desperate. Give her another hour."
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Comments (60)
stryder9090 28
Get help now before it's too late.
cassbird09 12
Yes. Please do OP. We are here for you. You can do it.
mylonius 19
I thought drinking made people less socially aware.
JohnMLGPro 9
I wish there was a option in between fyl and ydi
_Adog2645 24
Just select both
TrippingOnAcid 29
There is no option for YDI but there needs to be
HappyItalian 38
I don't get the "that could've been me" or "glad that wasn't me" buttons... doesn't clicking FYL kinda hint at that already? Otherwise those buttons are like giving you two exact same options in one FML
katachristic 19
They seem to put it on certain FMLs where it's inappropriate or potentially dangerous to say YDI. Like "Today I found out I have cancer, FML." generally shouldn't garner many YDIs, but some members of the community...
LokiDasWolf 9
Because feelings might get hurt on a page that was originally started as a way to make fun of yourself and let others laugh along. Seems like these days it's for people to complain about their perceived misery and hope others agree
Megs37 3
Get help ! Sounds like you're calling out for help! Recovery can be tough but it's possible ! Believe me!
Lustig_Junge 16
Day drinking is a bad habit to get into. Say no to drinking and yes to Pokemon GO. I've heard it's just as addicting and also results in making stupid decisions while driving!
Tripartita 45
"There she is again. She's just been standing there for an hour, staring." "Should we do something?" "Nah, she can't be that desperate. Give her another hour."
Sparx1_1 16
If you are such a regular that you worry about what the staff think of you then you are already desperate. Time to admit y ou have a problem and get some help.
Colon_Man 17
You see; I don't have that problem. I split all my alcohol shopping up between three different stores. It's pretty easy since I strategically moved into a place directly between them. No, sir! No problems, here! *quietly weeps in the corner*
ollygollymolly 6
I feel like the people at the store down my street think I have a problem. I do most of my food shopping elsewhere and go in there for liquor and wine because liquor is cheaper and they have my favourite wine.
almost_there44 26
At least you recognize that you have a problem. Now it's time for you to take action and beat your addiction. Today is your day.
anonymoususer070 17
Maybe you should try to talk to someone before it's too late and there's always AA so no one even has to know about it
barlos88 19
Know the problems of being a habitual drinker all too well, change your routine and you can change the habit. Also if you get into a good workout regiment you'll find yourself desiring alcohol a lot less.