Today, my grandad smacked me on the back of the head, and told me to, "Act like a goddamn man and stop crying." It was at the funeral of my mum and sister, who both died in a car crash. 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, while crying at my grandma's funeral, I was told to "man up". FML
Today, my grandma reduced me to a sobbing wreck in two short sentences, just to win a bet against my mum. FML
Today, my grandpa passed away. The only emotion my dad showed was anger, because my grandpa owed my dad money. Now he wants to take it from my grandma, like he's some sort of mobster. FML
Today, at my grandad's funeral, as my dad and aunt poured his ashes into the hole, a strong gust of wind blew the ashes into my throat. I choked on my grandad. What made it worse was that the vicar had to stop her prayer to laugh. FML
Today, my grandpa died. I called my grandma to make sure she was going to be fine. After talking over the phone for 30 minutes or so, I told her goodbye and said, out of habit, "Say hi to grandpa for me". FML
Today, I was standing in the parking lot with my sister, after my aunt's funeral, when my grandma walks up and says to my sister, "You're the one going places in life, I'm proud to have you as a grand daughter." She then looked at me, and walked away. FML
Today, I went to visit my grandparents, as my grandmother may not have long left. When my stepfather wasn't grilling my visibly uncomfortable grandad about Bible passages, my mother was trauma-dumping about how hard her life has been, and how awful her marriage to my father was. They're his parents. FML
Today, I went to see my ill granddad in hospital. I saw lots of doctors around his bed, and they pronounced him dead, so I ran out crying. A little later, I found out that my granddad had been moved, and it was a different man in his bed. FML
Today, my mom talked me into going to a funeral since my dad wouldn't go. It was for one of her classmates. When it was our time to view the casket, we paused in front of it for a second before my mom leans over to me and says, "What if I told you that was really your dad?" FML
Today, while having lunch with my grandparents, my grandpa's eyes glazed over, his head fell and he slumped in his chair. I started panicking and almost cried, thinking he was dead. Then he laughed and said "Just kidding. I'm fine." FML
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aribanks 12
Damn. Im so sorry for your loss! You have the right to emotions and the right to fully express them.
princess_stabitty 20
Your grandfather is one hell of an asshole, OP. So sorry for your loss. Ignore the idiot, and take the time to mourn your family. And throw a hell of a party when *he* dies, because I'd say that's what "goddamn man" do.
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Comments (16)
aribanks 12
Damn. Im so sorry for your loss! You have the right to emotions and the right to fully express them.
princess_stabitty 20
Your grandfather is one hell of an asshole, OP. So sorry for your loss. Ignore the idiot, and take the time to mourn your family. And throw a hell of a party when *he* dies, because I'd say that's what "goddamn man" do.
EBrogen 12
Can't be 1 of 6 when breaking down. I can't call it a pleasure, but it is a duty and honor to carry a family member or friend to their resting place.
xxlk4xx 6
sounds like your grandfather is having a hard time seeing people cry (maybe because it could trigger him to cry when he doesn't want to cry infront of anyone else) you have every right to show your emotions. I wouldn't worry about your grandfather, he was probably taught that "men don't cry" and is now projecting it onto you. I am so sorry for your loss
Doom_Kitty 14
He's a disgusting person. I'm sorry for your loss. You have every right to be sad, don't let him bother you in the process of recovering.
cuz803 46
That funeral would need to add a 3rd casket if that was me. An uppercut was definitely warranted. I'm sorry about your mom and sis, OP.
DanielleinDC 34
I'm sorry for your loss. But sheesh, if there's anytime it's appropriate to cry, it's at the funeral of a parent or a sibling, especially when the loss was unexpected. Any chance you can cut your grandfather out of your life?
Leanne Holmes 5
Sorry for your loss OP. Cry all you need to, it's a healthy way to get those emotions out. Your grandfather was probably taught that men don't cry/show emotion but society is catching up.
cpguru24 18
That's not masculinity. That's just toxic. What a dick. Sorry for your loss.
IHaveThePower 18
The rule 'men don't cry' comes from testosterone making it HARD to cry. If you CAN cry, you go right on ahead; it's probably worth the tears.