Today, my sister compared me handling the news of recently being told that I have a devastating and very possibly fatal autoimmune disease, to that of a teenager being melodramatic. 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, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML
Today, my aunt informed me that she thinks I'm faking the debilitating disease I've had for the past 13 years. Apparently she thinks I just don't want to go to college or get a job, and that I like living on disability. She also added that my entire extended family agrees with her. FML
Today, my dad stood by and nodded in agreement as my sister told me that my clinical depression is "getting REALLY old." FML
Today, I was telling my sister about how I am horribly depressed and how I can't function and she responded with, "Oh, shit! I've got to go Jeopardy is on!" FML
Today, I learned I'm one of the biggest contributors to my sister's severe body issues and eating disorder. Apparently, my constantly making jokes about her having a giant butt wasn't just harmless teasing after all. FML
Today, I'm incredibly sick. I can't breathe, can't walk ten steps without falling, and no one believes me. My mom just sat next to me and said, "Honey, isn't this all a bit much? Quit being dramatic, because I can't believe this." When I asked why I would fake this, my sister yelled, "Guess you can't go shopping!" I'd want to. FML
Today, my mom told an entire room full of people about the time I almost died from severe diarrhea as a toddler. When I told her that it was embarrassing, she simply told me to “grow up”. FML
Today, we got a letter regarding my sister's college career and an appointment she was required to go to. This seems fitting, since she's a senior in high school, or at least she would be if she hadn't passed away a little over a year ago. FML
Today, I was told that I was an “entitled snowflake.” I'd mentioned that after 5+ years of cancer treatment and over a dozen surgeries, I still have some physical limitations. I literally almost died but still managed to finish school and change careers, but yeah, I’m entitled. FML
Today, my mother told my little sister and me that she has breast cancer to make us feel sorry so that we would clean our rooms. She is perfectly fine. My little sister still thinks that "mommy is going to die". FML
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kewpiesuicide 29
My brother has ALPS (autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome). It's super rare and has a high fatality rate but as he got older, his body fought it off. Now he's healthy as a horse. Don't give up!
AlwaysWatching 27
That's not easy to hear, especially from someone close. I hope you are going to be ok, OP and that you receive some better support.
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brasiliano 16
I think u are all wrong. It doesn't say if there they r close or not.doesnt even say they were talking. doesn't even say her sister knew before her. just says her sister was comparing her handling the news.so her parents told her the news and the sister then went up to her and made that comparison. maybe her sister was in room or maybe not at the time op was being told the news.
shmoooopie 29
You're missing the point. Even if they weren't close that's still a shitty thing for her sister to say to her.
townailz 16
Get better!
Wolfparable 22
Hopefully her reaction was based on awkwardness in dealing with it and not animosity :/ If it wasn't and she really thinks that, she's being terrible and I'd say ignore her you have enough going on without added insults. Good luck and hope you get through it
casste 6
"Possibly fatal". Everything is possibly fatal, lol. You probably were being dramatic.
katiel1321 3
Yes its true anything is possibly fatal but life is possibly fatal. Considering OP is probably young you definitely don't want to hear that you have a disease that can take a considerable amount of years off of your life.
mimi809o 21
I am so sorry! You're sister obviously doesn't understand the severity of your situation....thoughts and prayers with you though!
Jasim 17
Stay strong, I hope you get well very soon.
karma_kicks_back 16
OP I have behcets, fibromylagia, endo and that's hard enough. My father thought I was making up feeling so ill despite the numerous long hospital stays and the fact I was nearly dead. I feel for you hun, I hope that in time she will educate herself and understand. If not, please know that you aren't alone and that there are good people out here who care. XxX
mckenzieandrews 16
She obviously isnt a good sister if she thinks your life-threatening illness isnt something to be taken seriously. I'm sorry OP.
R2Y2 22
Well shit, grow up. Jk op, im sorry to hear :(
mrjack41 10
Dont stick it in without protection op
Hiimhaileypotter 53
How does your comment have any relevance to the FML?