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
Collection
Halloween
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
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
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.
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (68)
chosha_fml 27
That moment where you broke down and explained everything to her, OP...that was the moment you enabled her selfish response. Your therapy is none of her business and you have nothing to explain, especially to anyone as self-centered as her. Good luck going forward.
JRSOne 5
Sounds like Tony Soprano's mom.
russfml 31
Well now I see why you might need counselling. What a self righteous biatch. Fyl
theonecasey 27
I'm sorry your mom is self absorbed :(
tehdarkness 21
At least you're depressed for a reason (not a chemical imbalance).When you're older you will be fine, especially since you're smart enough to seek out a fix for a bad situation. Just don't let them put you on Meds.
Vitotaylor36 13
Hey! That's my mom too! Go ahead, dumb people. Thumbs down this comment that shows that I understand her pain.
SebbyFangirl1124 5
Stay strong OP! It's good that you were able to get help on your own in the first place. Hopefully your mom will calm down and at least try to understand.
KatyLarae 13
You're mom seems very insensitive, I'm sorry OP. Stay strong!!
WinterBlue42 22
Sorry to hear how you mom reacted, OP. Sounds like she is anything but empathetic, or sympathetic. She actually sounds very self-centered. So, forget your mom, and keep getting counselling if it is helping. Hope things improve!
Siettadulce 21
Sorry to hear that OP, things will get better.