Today, my mom found out that I've been having counselling behind her back for the past 4 years. I broke down in tears explaining everything. Her response was, "So you go and bitch about me behind my back?!" And she wonders why I'm depressed. 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 found out the reason my mom took over 9 months to get me a therapist and much needed help after I told her how I had been depressed and suicidal for over two months. It wasn't because it was hard to find one, but actually because she thought I was making it up to cushion the fact that I got a C in a class. FML
Today, my mother is upset that I won’t share things with her anymore. This is the woman who spent my entire childhood gossiping about every teeny tiny detail of my life, and used my suicide attempt as a way to garner pity for herself. Yeah, no thanks. FML
Today, I finally convinced my mum to take me to a psychologist. As soon as he sat me down and asked me how I was doing, my mum burst into tears and went on a rant about how her life is terrible and she regrets everything. I was asked to sit in the waiting room. She used up my whole hour. FML
Today, and for the past year, I've been struggling with depression because of family life. I've been talking to my mom for the past weeks, telling her things that happen when she isn't home as a way to build trust. I finally told her I have depression and have had had it for a long time. She laughed. FML
Today, my mother snapped and took her frustrations out on me. Whenever she has a problem with other family members, it falls on me because she can't show them her true face to them. And she wonders why I hide away all the time… FML
Today, my mom found out I’m in therapy and took it as an insult, like therapy was a criticism of her parenting. Um, maybe if she hadn’t spent my childhood telling me and everyone in our family that having me was an accident, that I’ve been a huge burden, and that she should have aborted me. FML
Today, I was invited to a counseling group for people with emotional problems. I brought the permission slip home for my mom to sign, only for her to accuse me of being a hypochondriacal, lazy, selfish bitch. And my friends wonder why I have problems. FML
Today, I found out that my husband, who I've just separated from, and my mother, who I don't speak to because she's crazy, have been bitching about me behind my back. FML
Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was just diagnosed with depression. I've lost my boyfriend, my job, my academic standing, and I just got rejected from every graduate school I applied for. And my mother thinks I'm a cry baby. Great. FML
Today, my mom sent me to a counselor she knew "through the church" so that I could get some stressors off my chest. Worst idea ever. This "counselor" invalidated everything I had to say and basically told me to pray the issues away, all while completely ignoring me. FML
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wastedpenguin 14
The point of counciling is penting and getting better, she should be happy for you..
haiku575 22
That's so horrible. Your mom needs to realise that you need to get yourself better so that you are able to deal with her bull.
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Comments (68)
ckirksey 11
I'm sorry op. If you need someone to talk too, inbox me
morbid1 2
it's wise not to borrow someone else's drama. let's face it bruv, you're not qualified.
revelation11B 10
I hate it when people who are supposed to love and support you make you feel like crap, or make you feel depressed. Keep going to see that therapist OP. It will help, and don't stop just because your mom is being rude and conceited.
Mynamewontfi 40
Well, at least you took a good step forward by getting help. It's sad that your mom is like that.
dzhonatan 14
She's toxic and insecure. You're being proactive at getting in a healthier place! Good for you!
Adam5858 17
She soubds supportive
SmittyJA24 26
... not. (Your sarcastic humor is noted!)
Adam5858 17
i just realised how i spelt sounds...sorry and to who ever replied.What?
DocBastard 40
A parent's job is to be loving and supportive no matter what. Your mother obviously didn't get the memo. Have her come see me. I guarantee I'll "talk" some sense into her.
SmittyJA24 26
... and bitching about her to her face would do any good?
olpally 33
Your mom should be in counseling with you. What a cold hearted bitch. :/ she needs to learn how to be a better parent.
darlingdollie 24
Sorry, OP. My dad did the same thing. He actually forced me out of it when I need it desperately. FYL, some people just don't understand.
xThatOneWeirdGuy 18
Maybe it's not good to have her in your life?