Today, once again I tried to convince my dad to stop smoking. And once again, while I was speaking, he lit up a cigarette and smoked until my asthma flared up and I was wheezing so hard that I had to leave the room. FML
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Today, my doctor told me my asthma was being triggered by my dad's smoking. He wrote a note to my dad, asking him to refrain from smoking while around me. My dad took one look at the note, then threw it in the trash, saying the doctor "doesn't know what he's talking about." FML
Today, my dad hit his mid-life crisis. When I came home and said hi, he told me to shut up, then went to the living room. He then lit up a cigarette and started muttering about having to put up with me, then went into a coughing fit, because he's never smoked before in his life. FML
Today, while driving me to the hospital because I was having an asthma attack, my mother lit a cigarette. FML
Today, my dad found out I recently tried weed. He called me a useless waste of air and grounded me for the rest of the year. Then he went outside and smoked his third cigarette of the morning. FML
Today, my parents have smoked for most of their lives and are both healthy as horses. Meanwhile, I smoked for two years, then went through hell quitting, and just had my first asthma attack and was lectured about "long term effects of tobacco, even after cessation." THIS IS BULLSHIT! FML
Today, I told my dad to go to the doctor, as he’s been hacking his lungs up every minute for a month, and I've not had a decent night’s sleep since then. He insists he’s not sick, and my mom yelled at me because she sleeps in the same room and is able to sleep through it. FML
Today, my dad thought it would be funny to make me hold an unlit cigarette before FaceTiming my mom so he could prank her by saying, "He's got a new habit." My mom did not find it funny, especially when I mentioned to her that I did not willingly participate. Now I'm stuck in this car, listening to them argue. FML
Today, I was having a cigarette in a smoking area when a mother with a pram strode towards me and exaggerated a cough to make some sort of point. Reluctantly, I put it out and walked off. I then turned around to see her lighting up a cigarette, and blowing smoke all over her baby. FML
Today, my mom found my dad's hidden stash of cigarettes. He told her they were mine and now I have to spend two hours at therapy for my "smoking problem" every weekend. I've never smoked. FML
Today, I overheard my mom telling my aunt what an “attention-seeking drama queen” I’ve been lately. All I asked was that she not smoke around me. I’ve had asthma all my life and am currently recovering from Covid. She thinks it’s all a conspiracy, meanwhile I haven’t taken a deep breath in weeks. FML
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nix1993 41
#1 In principle I agree with you. However I would have very little respect for someone who puts their own desire to smoke above their child's health. That respect plummets zero when he deliberately lights up in front of her in an attempt to possibly trigger an asthma attack only to prove a point. That kind of person doesn't deserve anybody's respect.
KingZach 10
one small puff for man, one giant hit for mankind.
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brandoneyez1 25
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As much as you don't like him smoking, this is a mutual respect situation. You have to respect he has no desire to quite, he has to respect not smoking around you.
AlexNVCat1 3
I'm not sure this is much succor to a person who's physically suffering when their parent makes a bad choice.
nix1993 41
#1 In principle I agree with you. However I would have very little respect for someone who puts their own desire to smoke above their child's health. That respect plummets zero when he deliberately lights up in front of her in an attempt to possibly trigger an asthma attack only to prove a point. That kind of person doesn't deserve anybody's respect.
Tyrez 32
How can you have respect for smokers? Smoking is one of the most stupid things I can think of. Deciding to smoke is like deciding to try meth, you do it to feel good once but come out dependent.
Setareh23 34
The problem is if OP is a minor and still lives at home, she will have no choice but to be around him now and then when he smokes. If he smokes in common rooms, OP can't just ignore entire sections of the house for days on end... Not to mention, even if the dad tries to smoke when she isn't in the room, smoke can linger for a while after. So while it might not cause her constant attacks (like it does when he blows smoke directly into her face), it can definitely aggravate her asthma. I think the best solution would be for the dad to smoke outside. Perhaps a little inconvenient for him, but if he really cares for his daughter's health, it will be be a small price to pay.
brandoneyez1 25
I agree it's not healthy, and no good, however I know from my own family how hard it cn be to quit. That's not to say it's impossible, but as stated, it's like doing meth. People really do get addicted badly.
Jackimo98 24
#34 That is such a ridiculous comparison. Meth and tobacco are two very different beasts.
buckstop1 37
#34, Ever heard of Pear Pressure?
jennrotten 12
I'm going to have to agree with #1. Your dad is an adult. I'm sure he's well aware that smoking is bad for him, and there's nothing more annoying to a smoker than being preached at. Actually, that's always annoying, not just for smokers. You'd be better off trying to find a compromise, like you stop bothering him about quitting, if he starts smoking outside when you're home.
brandoneyez1 25
Exactly the point. It's unfair to go up to someone who is smoking and expect them to move. Just as they shouldn't light up next to you, you should t go next to them when they are smoking. It's simple.
FieldLeftBlank 20
I respect random strangers' desire to smoke because I don't care about them, but I try to convince my mother to quit because I love her. It sure isn't out of lack of respect for her...
kaablam 17
#49, Yes, we are all aware of the pressures from fruit society.
Catinka88 3
This is way past mutual respect. This is about OP's life. She allready has astma. Constantly being exposed to cigarette smoke will cause her to get chronic bronchitis. A horrible disease that can not be cured. He is indulging a disgusting habbit, she is fighting for her life.
LadyMadness 11
#51, too bad she went to him when he wasn't smoking and he lit up just to spite her. He obviously doesn't respect that his daughter has a serious breathing problem triggered by his smoking. As someone who smoked for a long time, I know how hard it is to quit, but I also didn't smoke in the house or around people who didn't like it. Her father is just a jackass at this point if he doesn't care about her getting sick
russfml 31
I'm not a smoker and I must say there's no way cigarettes are like smoking meth. Maybe in an addictive sense other than that, just no. You should respect someone smoker or not, people can make poor choice and they have to live with it. You shouldn't disrespect them because of it
brittaaany_93 38
#34, I wish I could down vote you more than once because that was a ridiculous comparison. As someone above me stated, tobacco and meth are two totally different things. You should do some research.
chosha_fml 27
#50 Or maybe OP knows her dad is an adult who can choose to ruin his health, but is asking him to give up because he keeps triggering her asthma.
chosha_fml 27
#51 He wasn't smoking when she went to him. He lit up while she was talking to him.
riffehunter 16
op should consider e cigs, im not going to say they are safe but they are definately more so than analogs. my friends parents have moved to e cigs and their lungs are way better than before. and e cig vapor is much less irritating than tabaco smoke
orsombre_fml 11
No, it is a health issue. He should not smoke in front of his daughter, or in the house! It is a very serious matter and that man can send his daughter to hospital by smoking in front of her.
brandoneyez1 25
Correct, in this situation you are correct.
brandoneyez1 25
I don't know if E cigs are safer or not. I have no info to back any statement, but from what I have heard, allegedly they are just as bad. Might be just with the exception of being vapor and not smoke. This is a possibly good suggestion either way in this instance.
brandoneyez1 25
I will clarify here when I say like meth, I mean from the stand point of addiction. It's clearly not like mega in the danger and impact on your body. They are completely different in every other aspect. I'm referencing just how addicting.
thefrikinbat 8
No, he's trying to respect that this is his father and he wants him to be healthy and live long. The father has no respect for that or anyone else he is putting in danger.
anon385 23
The father obviously dont
KingZach 10
one small puff for man, one giant hit for mankind.
Johnnycake23 42
Your chances of getting him to quit went up in smoke
kmaheynoway 25
Yeah. You just cant blow put his desire.
kmaheynoway 25
darn auto correct. Blow out*
Llama_Man2000 26
Some people just never learn (your dad not you).
MDoremis 38
Spray him with a hose next time he does it.
kc_bbg15 14
or put a mini firecracker in one if his cigarettes
LittleBells 17
While it's good for you to concern about your dad's smoking, its not as easy as it sounds. And it's best not to interfere.
Maycontainnuts 17
I think the reason shes objecting is because his smoking is causing her health problems.
militarybrat 21
People die from asthma attacks. The fact that op's father isnt even trying lets me know he doesnt care if op lives or dies. Dad of the year award goes to...
DoomSkuller 28
The way the fml is worded, it sounds not like he simply isn't trying, but that he is deliberately lighting up his smokes to avoid the conversation and get her to leave. Which still sounds like just doesnt care about her health or his own
Champignon_fml 19
Even if he can't stop smoking, he has an asthmatic child to consider. Lots of people go outside to smoke. That's the least OP's father could do. You wouldn't force a child with food allergies to eat the stuff they're allergic to, so why would anyone in his right mind force an asthmatic child to inhale smoke that triggers an asthma attack?
TomeDr 25
Your father is an ass. I can't imagine doing something that would cause my own child to be sick.
Tarlachia 33
Next time, run in with a fire extinguisher and spray him down while yelling,"Fire! Fire! Fire!"
stupidface15 16
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so you dont smoke and you have asthma? theres your problem. im on 7 packs a day and i barely ever have to even breathe
Jmgonzo 10
Nobody cares how terrible your life is.
stupidface15 16
thats not what my therapist told me
Googolman 29
If you seriously smoke 7 packs a day, you can't expect to be around for much longer anyway.
tantanpanda 26
Your therapist is only doing it for the money; he really doesn't care about you.
feven 32
Tell him that every time he does that, the smoke is clogging your lungs and accelerating your death. Speak quickly.