Today, my mom started fundraising and selling things on eBay. At first I was happy because I thought she was finally going to help me pay my college tuition. Turns out she's planning on raising money to get our dog a new friend because she's "lonely." 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, my mother informed me that she sold my dog to pay off some bills. FML
Today, my mom started dipping into my college savings, just so she can continue throwing money away on visiting a medium who claims she can channel the spirit of our recently-deceased family dog. FML
Today, I called my mother to check up on her. Lately, she's been having some financial problems, so last week I sent her my last $100 to help her out until her next paycheck. She used the money to euthanize the family dog. FML
Today, after being accepted into the college of my dreams, I found out that my mom has spent all my college savings on alcohol over the years, and she says that it's my fault for not "helping her get help." FML
Today, my mom ordered my birthday presents on eBay. Too bad she used my account, so when I went to look for ideas, everything she bought me popped up. It's so much stuff I don't want, need, or will ever use, and it's on my credit card. FML
Today, I looked at the revenue from my Etsy shop. After hours and hours of hard work, I was ecstatic to find that I made about $560 so far. That is, until I remembered that it all went to my mom's bank account and I paid all the fees out of my own pocket. And yes, she won't give it back. FML
Today, I spent $500 buying my lost cat back from a jerk who thought it was his. I get home and my mom tells me that she'd sold it to the same guy for $10 because she thought the cat was ruining my love life. FML
Today, I’ve been battling an aggressive form of cancer for the past 3 years. Due to the financial strain, I started a GoFundMe. I’m grateful for what I got, but a friend also started one for her dog’s surgery and got thousands of dollars. Guess the dog is more important than my kids having a mom. FML
Today, I had to give up going to a therapist because it was too expensive and my parents couldn't afford it. Meanwhile, a girl in my class is getting a therapist for her dog. FML
Today, my mom told me to go meet a rescue dog. After doing all my research and emailing shelters left and right, I finally got a call. It went well! Then, my mom told me it would never happen. I'm still expecting several emails from the shelters I contacted, so I get to relive this pain. FML
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acerima 11
My question for OP is, why do you expect your parents to pay for college?
ChenEighty 20
It's their money, not yours. Who are you to say what's right and wrong to buy with their own money?
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ywolfgl 21
I will say this: Parents should contribute towards your college. How much depends on situation and family! But not contributing at all is not ok
sonicgreg 12
Op could still use the money to go "pick out the dog", grab a pound puppy and pocket the cash. Dumb parents make clever children
Sonotsuave 37
Pay yo own dawn college bills girl dont rely on hur!
weetmaster 6
Um, hi everyone that FML above is me (i'm not a woman btw idk how I missed that) I see all of y'all are highly passionate about this so I decided to clear it up. I do go to a community college. I have been and will continue to pay for my own college education. My dear mother simply stated that she was fundraising and I immediately thought it was for me, I was flattered, but then she dropped on me that it's for the dog. It was just a little slap in the face moment, I'm not about to make world war III here because my parents aren't paying for me, you may all losen your corsets.
jagott2 8
Kudos for paying your own way. However, the phrasing of the FML makes it sound like you expected her to pay which is probably a good part why you got some heat. For example, 'she was finally going to help me pay' sounds like you expect her to pay and have been waiting impatiently for her to do so. If you'd said something like 'I was excited my mom decided to help me pay' instead 'she was finally going to help me pay' you'd probably have gotten far more sympathy.
GeorgiaBea 28
Except that if you look at the profile, it says no confirmed FMLs... Soooo... Cool story bro.
Zebediabolical 45
You expect her to help pay for your schooling. Do you also expect her to feed clothe and house you for free while you're doing it? There's plenty of grants and scholarships for people who don't have the money to pay, as well as student loans to draw from. You will end up in debt, sure, but if you choose a quality degree it won't make a huge impact on your adult life. Assuming you're responsible, of course. If you're not, don't go to school.
SuperSofie 23
What kind of dog is she buying if upu think it would make that much difference towards your college education?! Just let me know so I can get a piece of the action..
Megan639 16
#81 please never have kids. Thanks.
Megan639 16
Look, we all know that everyone who's saying parents shouldn't pay for college are either bitter people who had to work their asses off just to attend ( which I respect but think is sad) or parents who didn't pay and are trying to convince themselves there is nothing to be guilty about. In this economy, you absolutely need a college education and if you choose to completely abandon your children then you're taking a huge risk that they might not be able to handle it and have to drop out. No one expects you to completely support your children when they're adults ( whether your rich or poor). But they're your children, you're supposed to love them. So you should help them at least a bit, because why would you want to see your children burried in debt at 19 and struggling?
AkMetal 5
Well your mom has here priorities in order.
Pyro_Wolf 17
114- why shouldn't she have kids one day? She seems like she would be a great mother. She didnt say that parents should ever spend money on their kids, she's saying that kids shouldn't be dependent on their parents when they become an adult. If most people were like 81, then the world would be a better place.