Today, my parents made me quit a school team that I absolutely loved, because women "aren't supposed to play sports." and were worried that if I stayed on the team, I'd develop a manly physique. 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, at the gym, a guy yelled at me to stop lifting more than his son, because I was embarrassing him by being a girl and lifting more. His son must have been 15 and I almost qualified for the Olympics, but sure I’ll hold back to spare the feelings of a misogynistic 15 year-old little bitch. FML
Today, I was denied membership to an all-women's gym. Why? Because "men are not permitted to join". I am and have always been female. FML
Today, the school called my dad telling him they want to put me on a diet, because they're worried about my weight. FML
Today, I told my mom I wanted to try out for the track team. Her exact words were "good luck, fatty". FML
Today, my mom stopped playing badminton with me because she claimed I was too aggressive. Apparently winning, playing by the rules, and smashing is considered aggressive. FML
Today, I quit football because my dad's death has made it too sad to keep doing it, but my mom is trying to talk me into staying, and trying to talk to the coach to convince me. FML
Today, at a mixed-family game of rugby, my dad resorted to calling me a "goddamned accident" and eventually body-slamming me, just so I'd stop playing long enough for his team to score. FML
Today, I was at the gym when my dad thought it would be funny to push me into the ladies' changing room. Over a dozen naked women didn’t think it was funny. I was slapped twice, police were called, I’m now banned from my favourite gym for life, and even my wife is giving me dirty looks. FML
Today, after my wife said I could decide what to do with our spare room, I decided to make a home gym. She hasn't stopped ranting about "patriarchal diet culture" and "unrealistic body expectations" since. I just wanted to get fit. FML
Today, I got cut from my track team. My coach told me it was because my sprints were "too fast" for his liking. Huh? FML
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Top comments
iPixelCheese 19
It's cases like these where it's acceptable to stand up against your parents. I know that people around you agree, and look at these comments. Don't quit. Be yourself OP.
organizse 28
Use your strength to kick them both in the shins
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Comments (123)
organizse 28
Use your strength to kick them both in the shins
UncleCaitlyn 21
They don't want you to seize control of the house
rackmill 11
Ha! That made me laugh.
toametru1 12
You should join an academic team, and once when they get all happy you quit
Thatissarcastic 17
What?! women in sports and now academics?! What is the world coming to? That's just crazy talk.
shanson 22
Competitive homemaking!
iPixelCheese 19
It's cases like these where it's acceptable to stand up against your parents. I know that people around you agree, and look at these comments. Don't quit. Be yourself OP.
ThatHorse 15
Sadly if the OP is under 18 it won't be up to them. The school will force you off a team at the parents behest without consideration for how you feel about it.
sailorsaturn10 5
@59 I thought they could only do that if the kid had bad grades.
jackycat 17
Nope, most districts require parental consent to continue. Parents withdraw consent you can't play. I was in a play once that had to recast the female lead last minute because her parents objected to her playing that character.
kaablam 17
While I agree somewhat, if Op's parents are the ones financially responsible for her sports gear, she really had no control of it.
yamuri 17
Fit is attractive. Haven't they seen any women sports... Ever?
bonermonkey 31
and you know, we should be forwarding the sexism here by saying 'its OK if it makes her more appealing for men to fap to'
texasboys 11
yea the girls Who play sports are way hotter than most girls at my high school
YFOS_fml 17
Sorry op they suck!
footballguy55 9
Wow your parents are real assholes... Stand up for yourself and explain that you love this sport and they'll hopefully understand
AutisticAbyss 10
Another classic parenting fail.
lvg_fml 10
Make them watch bend it like beckham
MidnaLink 35
Sadly, they'll just relate to the Bhamras.
GeorgiaBea 28
That's bull... Being a student athlete better prepares you for life... I made my life long friends through sports and became a better leader and teammate. It teaches grace, tenacity, dignity, sportsmanship, and work ethic.