Today my mother met my in-laws for the first time. She had been an alcoholic and had us sent to foster care 15 years ago. My husband told his parents this behind my back a while ago. When they asked her about it, she denied everything. His entire family now thinks I lie for attention. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after agreeing to hang out with my husband and his alcoholic mother after his father’s suicide, my mother-in-law found out that my sister-in-law and I playfully insult each other. She lost her mind and practically bit my head off, relapsed, and blamed my “disrespecting her daughter” on said relapse. FML
Today, my mother topped someone's story of their child's problems by saying I'm on drugs. This resulted in people showing up to stage an intervention for me. She made the whole thing up and I've never used drugs, but no one believes me. FML
Today, my mum got upset with me for having my first hangover ever after being of legal drinking age for over 6 years. She is a closet alcoholic in denial who hides red wine bottles around the house. FML
Today, I visited my in-laws, whom I thought I was on great terms with. I soon learned that wasn't the case when my mother-in-law yelled at me about how I've been abusing her for years. Ten minutes later, she hugged me and asked me for grandkids. FML
Today, my family had dinner with my future in-laws for the first time. After a bottle of wine to herself, my mother loudly insisted that I'm out of her will. Apparently, I "molest towels" and leave them to "fester for days" in my "den of depravity." I'm sure they'll give me their daughter now. FML
Today, my mom took me to an AA meeting because she said I needed help. I have never tried alcohol in my life, and told them this. I was then harangued by the "instructor" because apparently one of the signs of alcoholism is denial. FML
Today, my mom admitted that her story about my dad leaving us for his current wife was a lie. He left when he caught her with a coworker. She blocked his number and got a restraining order to keep him from telling his side of the story. I haven't talked to my dad for six years because of this. FML
Today, at dinner, I accidentally let it slip that I'd taken a small sip of alcohol a few years ago and hated it. My extremely strict parents are now trying to get me into rehab. FML
Today, my drunken mother told me I'm just like my father and that I don't give a fuck about her. She's living in my home and drinking my wine. FML
Today, my boyfriend is always telling me I haven’t met his real mother yet, even though I’ve known her a year. However, when I happened to disagree with her today, she started screaming and hitting like a psycho. He had to wrestle her out the door. I get it now; I’ve now met his “real” mother. FML
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HeyHeyFishFillet 34
Your husband's parents kind of seem like douchebags. Is that really something that should be brought up the first time meeting?
happylappy 21
Just explain to them that your mom feels bad about it, and felt pressured when they brought up bad times from the past.They shouldn't have been so nosy anyways. Fyl op
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Comments (56)
graphicstyle7 17
They asked her about that and they barely know her? They are amazingly rude. She denies it? She's a psycho. Seriously, I hope you are seeing a therapist. These people, including your husband who did not jump in and back you up, have horribly deep issues, and so do you. Please get some help.
somethinawesome 1
"Hi it's nice to meet you...soooo...how about them times that you were an alcoholic and gave up your child to foster services? Oh, we didn't quite catch your name."
aligater10 7
I think your husband should know your not gonna lie about something so serious.
ashjo 12
Prove if them?
ashjo 12
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naiveprophet 15
Why would his family ask about something like that? That's such a private family issue that I feel they had no business bringing up.
AlexiAwesome 10
Next time, YOU tell your in-laws before they meet your mother.
FaygoAndMiracles 18
It was something her husband told them without telling her??? Generally, people don't tell people things about other peoples personal lives if they aren't necessary.
Shade1982 21
I really don't see how that's their business at all actually...
mkcherry 14
While i can understand why he would tell his parents something like that (its a huge part of your background) but I cant see why his parents would be rude enough to bring that up, especially the first time they met your mother, that is so incredibly rude.
SammiixSue 13
Why would they ask her about that...?
Bubbelz 25
Wow you have a shitty husband and shitty in-laws :/ FYl