Today, my mother informed me that we are no longer taking my graduation trip to New York. Instead, she and her group of continuously drunk friends are going to Vegas because, "We could win the jackpot and take you on an even bigger trip to New York!" She's never won anything in her whole life. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my mom told me the night before our school trip that I’m not going so she could get a refund. Now I have to stay alone with my mom for a week, while my friends are having the time of their life in NYC. FML
Today, I read my mom's Facebook status. It said, "So sick of kids, can't wait for Vegas this week!" My dad, along with 12 others, liked it. I didn't even know she was going to Vegas. FML
Today, I lent my sister $1000 because she and her husband were in some debt. They used the money to go gambling in Vegas and won a major jackpot. They won't even give me a cut. FML
Today, my grandmother's excuse for not going to my college graduation was because she'd already bought her bingo card. 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 mother "borrowed" money from my stash to help pay for her vacation to the Dominican Republic. The same trip I'm not allowed to go on. FML
Today, my husband and I had to cancel our family Disney World trip because my mom stole and gambled away all of our spending money. Our kids are still crying and throwing tantrums and don't understand why we can't afford to go anymore. FML
Today, my dad came home from Vegas. Today, my college savings account is down by $64,000. FML
Today, my mother told me that I could take a friend on vacation with us. Then she added that because I have no friends, my brother can bring his girlfriend instead. FML
Today, after telling my mom that I'll be going to Las Vegas with my dad for my 21st birthday, she started ranting about how my dad always wanted to abort me and that she was the only one who actually wanted me. FML
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Top comments
moonsalt 20
Hopefully she'll forget this idea when she sobers up. I mean, I hope she's drunk. This is not a rational idea.
Aksta 18
There's always a first time! Look on the bright side...
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Comments (90)
bradywells7 6
Wow I'm real sorry about that. But hey I hope she does win and you get a huge trip!
CreepInTheCorner 11
She won you! Haha dude that was cheesy...
Gingerette 8
That's so reminiscent of my own family... it'd be best if you just don't get your hopes up about her, op.
ilovefoooood 4
Glad to see your mom has her priorities in order.
lolita88_fml 27
That's really unfair, she's being selfish. I'm sorry you have a mother like that OP, you'll feel better when you can leave and have your own life away from her.
FoxTales 8
It's not like you are owed a trip to NY. Sucks that you don't get a free trip, but suck it up cause it is your mother's money and she can spend it in whatever way she likes.
alycion 39
While I love Vegas, I don't plan on winning when I go. I don't get people who do. And I wouldn't cancel something previously promised to go. That's just ugh. Maybe you can plan a trip with friends for graduation yourself op? It may not be NY but you should celebrate and do something for yourself. A part time job or even work around the neighborhood for people can bring in enough of money to do something.
Elfkid21 19
that's ******* Selfish!!!
Wiz_Of_Oz 17
There is a first for everything!! In in all seriousness, I hope the OP's mother was inebriated when she made this dramatic shift in plans.
AprylAnn 23
I hate it when parents promise something to their kids, then take away that promise for selfish reasons. The mom is totally not concerned about if she doesn't win big, where that leaves her kiddo (not being able to go period).