Today, my mom took away my car, phone, dog, laptop and college fund because I told her she lets me down sometimes. I'm moving to Arizona for college in two weeks. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Today, my parents took away my laptop, TV, Xbox, and car all because I broke up with my girlfriend. They said when I patch things up with her, I can have my stuff back. FML
Grateful much?
Today, my mom yelled at me for taking too long at a job interview, and that it was a waste of her time to drive me to it. I just quit my job, moved away from my boyfriend and the coast to help take care of her in Idaho. FML
**** me, I guess
Today, I dropped out of college and moved back home to help my mom take care of my younger siblings after our father's death. My mom yelled at me and scolded me and lectured me for throwing my life away, and said this was the last thing she ever wanted me to do. I thought she needed help. FML
Get out
Today, my mother kicked me out of the house because her new boyfriend needs my room. Evidently he also needs my credit card, passport, and wallet too, because she kept all three, while tossing everything else out on the lawn. FML
Quite the ask
Today, my parents cut ties with me because I refused to drop out of college and move five states away with them for a "fresh start" after the deaths of my siblings. I basically lost my whole family in the span of just two months. FML
Grab that bag
Today, I discovered that I don't have a college fund. My mother stole the money when she divorced my dad and he never bothered to tell me. Now he's offered to pay my tuition if I go to a military academy. If I don't take the offer, he wants me to move out by next Friday. FML
Remember the promise you made
Today, my mom decided to go against every promise she's made to everyone once again and left us in financial ruin. How? She took advantage of my kindness, and didn't pay any of the money she owes me for driving my car, and for so much more. I'm more than $2,000 in debt now. FML
Ain't gonna end well
Today, my abusive mom just moved into my house, within two weeks of me losing my job. FML
Boozehound
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
Fur babies
Today, my insane mother refused to pick me up from school. Her reason was my “little brother” didn’t feel like going in the car. I got upset and snapped that her dog is not my brother when she tried to ground me. She won’t cook, clean, or take care of her family, all for that damn dog. I can’t wait to move. FML
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cole66 14
woah woah woah! she took your dog?
bigman99711 13
I'm sure that you will get everything back before you go, if not that's pretty messed up, especially taking your dog.
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cole66 14
woah woah woah! she took your dog?
bigman99711 13
I'm sure that you will get everything back before you go, if not that's pretty messed up, especially taking your dog.
Nerd_With_Time 7
If she was trying to prove you wrong I'm guessing it didn't work.
Malsain_fml 10
Well, I see it like quite relevant. I guess she took those because she paid it. Now how would you react if the child you raised told you you are letting him down, while being offered a car, a phone, a laptop, a dog and being on the verge of going to a college you paid for him? Obviously, "letting down" can make reference to something else, like attention, but still, being said so would hurt somehow.
ners79 9
Op is moving out. Pretty sure that means they are capable of paying
AlexOrban 17
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I guess you could say that your stuff is "moving away" ba dum tiss
jesterinperil 28
You know it's bad when you have to provide your own rimshot.
laxdude101 13
THATS A FIGHT! AIN'T NOBODY GONNA TOUCH MY DOG
Tripartita 45
If it's any consolation, I had a fun time imagine you carrying all five around at once then reluctantly handing them to your mom. "…And the car! Don't hold out!" *sighs while reaching into back pocket* "Fine, take it."
shehrozahmed79 2
stand upto her. Claim your rights, mate.
snyder97 6
Not to mention if the mom paid for all that stuff, they have no rights to claim
soullyfe 33
49: They would still have some rights to claim since it's not like those items are a loan even if she did pay for them. The same way you give anyone a gift, they're not obligated to give it back to you just because you paid for it.
cheezter 15
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I think you missed the point. She took those things because she gave you those things, which you apparently don't appreciate. I'm sure you let her down with that statement.
holly_fly 34
Where does it say OP's mom pays for any of that... I pay for all of those things with my own money, including college.
cheezter 15
Well I'd assume someone would only be able to take those things if they were provided by that person. Otherwise op just got robbed by her mom. Most people do have to pay for all those things themselves, me included.
screweverythin 16
Lying to your mom's face won't do either of you any good. If she's not being a good parent to OP, then OP needs to tell her. Besides, taking away OP's stuff because she didn't like what she heard is an immature way to handle the situation. Those things are needs for OP seeing as they need to get to and pay for their college education.
InfiniteSunshine 32
Not necessarily, sometimes parents will take away things simply because you're living with them, even if the items are stuff you bought yourself. I lived with my parents until I was 20, even though I paid for my car entirely, they did threatened to take it away sometimes, never happened, but still. Some parents take away items simply because their child lives under there roof, which can be unreasonable. I think taking away the OP's dog and college fund is a bit over the top, especially if they paid for it themselves, then I consider it theft. Also, alls OP said was their mom let's them down sometimes, and we don't know the context in which this was said, it could have been a legitimate thing to say. Parents need to understand they're human too and sometimes they're going to do wrong things that disappoints their kids, which the kid has every right to express if they want an honest open relationship. So I don't think we should jump to conclusions on whether the OP appreciates their mom and the stuff she provides or not.
anyagrande 31
Somebody should be able to tell their parent if they have done something that hurt them- nobody should be expected to be pushed around or let down by their parents, but keep that to themselves and let their parents keep doing it, because their parents pay for things. As long as OP didn't tell their parent it in a mean, ungrateful or rude way, the parent should have seen what they had done wrong, and tried not to do it again. Honestly, all relationships are based off of communication, especially parent-child relationships, and if your parent wont even let you communicate with them if you are hurt, then the relationship is going to fall apart.
TweetAnne 13
How does she take away your dog? That is unfair for you and your pet. I'd take her to see someone, her mind isn't where it should be.
fluffyhorse33 4
I believe you. My dad will do that to me in a heartbeat.