Today, after 10 years of intense training, I earned a black belt in karate. When I told my mom, she asked how long it took me, then laughed and sarcastically remarked, "Wow. SO impressive," whilst slow-clapping. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out that my mom withdrew me from karate at the insistence of my my fucking stepdad, who's a wimpy sissy pacifist who is against violence. I was so close to getting my black belt. FML
Today, I told my dad I was going to the gym. He stood up and clapped. FML
Today, my mom told me to do karate with her, and so I said no. Now my mom won't let me do anything until I go do karate with her. FML
Today, I told my dad I started taking jiu-jitsu lessons. He responded by laughing and saying, "Martial arts are for pussies, you should just get a gun." FML
Today, I got proof that martial arts don’t really work, I’ve supposedly worked my way up to my black belt, and I challenged my brother to a match. He floored me with one punch before I could do anything, and he only weight lifts to keep in shape, he’s never done martial arts in his life. FML
Today, I competed in a Tae Kwon Do competition. I came third with my team in the sparring event. My mum said as a joke, "Were there only 3 teams?" There were. FML
Today, at a family dinner, my mother-in-law talked me into showing off some moves that I've learned in martial arts. I gently did a restraining hold on her. She screamed that I was trying to break her wrists, and kept the wounded act up all night, smirking as everyone gave me death glares. FML
Today, we did board breaking at a karate demonstration. I was nervous about failing in front of everyone, but I kept my cool. Good news, I broke the board. Bad news, I started crying like a baby because it hurt my hand. I'm 26. FML
Today, I received a package. When my mom asked what I had bought, I had told her that I had ordered dumbbells and was going to start lifting. She laughed her way into the kitchen. FML
Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML
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Top comments
MidnaLink 35
“Wow, screw you too mom”.
doomsdayaddams 6
Wow. Being hateful and rude to your child who’s a black belt? Mean AND stupid. Way to go, Mom.
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Comments (27)
Charlie Given 28
Great job OP keep it up that is quite the accomplishment and tell mom I dare you to do better, as the old saying goes put up or shut up 😊
RichardPencil 32
Are you sure she’s not secretly in the Cobra Kai, Daniel?
James Acosta 8
she had the right idea. at 2 classes a week for an hour each class. it takes about 2 years. you must be ******* terrible and have no coordination. if that us intense training you just be fat ad **** also! congrats!
WeirdUS 30
Any reputable school takes 10 years 3-5 is quick and many do it quicker but they can't actually fight. Congrats on your achievement OP
AmbrosiaFan 19
Hey at least you didn't give up!
Mona Roblin 5
You should be so proud. A black belt is not something you just get. It takes time to earn. Just like respect. Your mom should know that respect is earned and not just given. Don't know her, but if I did, I would not respect her after that comment.
chosha_fml 27
Your accomplishment isn’t less because your mother can’t appreciate it.
faifai_fml 21
Dude.... Your mom is a b-tch. I'm sorry. 4uck her and the horse she rode in on. I'll be your new mom.
rude_boi256 12
Seriously, 10 years??? I got mine in 8th grade after 3 years. What took you so long?
Jonkbaby 23
I'm sorry, OP. I'm guessing shes bitter about other stuff going on in life. congrats on achieving a black belt! I have heard that is hard