My Mom Loves to Party and She Left us with Nothing to Eat!
By LaraTecson
@LaraTecson (726)
Philippines
November 26, 2011 6:35am CST
It's already 8:30pm here in the Philippines and it's already past dinner time. However, right now, me and my brother have not yet eaten because we have nothing to eat! The only thing you would find in our fridge is water.
We are starving to death and my mom hasn't sent us any text message yet. We have been trying to reach her for an hour now but we got no response.
She loves attending to parties and that's alright with me. The only thing I don't like is she never says when she'll be going out so my brother and I would always worry until she homes home the next morning.
Mom! You could have at least left us some extra money for food!
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17 responses
@acrossnation (773)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 11
Obviously your mom has a problem, she needs help and i guess you both are grown up and capable to find ways to feed yourself and to lessen your moms burden. How you get to the internet and not to where theres food for you. Help your mom before she disapeared. To you maybe its party but to your mom its the way out to feed you both. Am sure it has not happen to both of you the very first time to be left without food that you able to tell whats going on. So get both of yourself prepared to avoid the same thing to happen again. Yes its not very nice to ask your neighbour money though its necessary cause it might make your mom not come back at all from embarassment. here on the internet you can also find ways to make money. Im sorry but it might be good lessen for your future.
@acrossnation (773)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 11
Dont be too sure that your mom goes to party, she might be by the road side begging for money....contact your mom friend or next time whenyou see her getting ready follow her queitly, see if she really goes to party or what
@acrossnation (773)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 11
Your mom is not that bad that you get to have education and able to interact tru the internet. Yes its your mom that needs help here.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
And that's what husbands hate, too! So sorry about that. If you are still students and you have only money for your school allowance, then you come home tired and hungry, no extra money for food, or at least food in the fridge, wow, that's tough. Hunger can make you do unpleasant things sometimes :D
It's good we have Mylot, at least earn from it, and at the same time, de-stress. I hope you have heard from your mother now.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
Oh, don't eat the cats, better the dogs :D
My mom wasn't there for us during our growing years. Even if she has the time to spend to care for us and to attend to our needs, she didn't do it. She preferred her friends "barkadas" while we grow up and stayed with kind relatives. Now that I'm a grown-up, I try to understand why she was like that. When I think about it, it still hurts and I still get mad at her. She's just lucky I am an understanding person and still cared for her when she got sick. I could have easily ignored her so that she'll know how it is to be ignored and abandoned. Anyway, I always hope that things will be finally be okay. I hope you and your mother will have better relationship and she will take her responsibility as a mother seriously. Thanks again!
@LaraTecson (726)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
She has not yet texted back until now. I am ready to eat my cats any moment now.
This is really a bad timing. I have spent all my money earlier for books. What I only have here is a five peso coin. Great.
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
9 Dec 11
Hi Lara.. I am sorry to hear your experience.. It is totally unique and strange one... I think, you should speak with her... Have a conversation (no arguments) and explain her how her strange behaviour is affecting your and your brother...
Take care...
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
oh, my. i am sorry to hear this. that's totally irresponsible of her.
this reminded me of an incident when i was younger. i have fever and i asked her to buy me paracetamol. it took her an hour to get back because she met a neighbor on the way and talked to her about something. i was really disappointed but i have to bear with it and keep silent about it because she is my mother.
but this should not be the case. children should have a voice when there are abuses and neglect.
@LaraTecson (726)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
I would definitely tell her when she arrive to text us whenever she's not coming home. I hope this will not happen again.
Anyway, your story about your mother made me laugh! Thank you bingskee. Somehow I forgot about my hunger!
@triplejazzm51 (1373)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
Ohhh that really saddened me. I am also a mother but i always see to it that when i leave the house my daughter has something to it. Aside from food in the ref i also see to it that we never run out of rice, canned goods and some ready to cook foods my daughter could easily prepare when she gets hungry. Where is your father? i think you have to talk to your mom when she comes home about that. Request her not to leave you without food to eat. If you have a relative near you or a close friend maybe you could borrow money so you could buy food. You should have a heart to heart talk with your mother. Maybe there is a problem you need to resolve.
@LaraTecson (726)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
I would definitely talk to her when she comes back. I hope she could just send us a text message teling where she is.
My brother is asking me to borrow some money from our neighbors. But I'm still contemplating about it since we barely know them. Ah forget about pride, I'm effin starving now so yeah, I'll just borrow some money from them.
Thank you for your concern triplejazzm. Your kids are lucky to have you as their mom.
@triplejazzm51 (1373)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
Does this happen always? Or maybe she's on her way now, or she doesn't have a load already that is why she could not text you back. Next time you ask money from your mom, ask more than what you need but save the extra for another situations like this. You and your mom should learn some lessons from this situation.
@jacrenaes (5)
•
26 Nov 11
How old is your mother, anyway? She's acting like a teenager. There's nothing wrong on partying as long as she attends to your needs first. Like, cooked dinner before hitting the party or she could have asked a relative to look over her children while she's away. It sounds like she's doing it more than often and she needs to be grounded. Seriously, I am a mother of two young boys, and I can't afford leaving my children without something to eat. Is is a sure sign of irresponsibility. Seek help from your Auntie, so your mother will be reprimanded.
@jennastewart2482 (357)
• United States
26 Nov 11
I agree with you! I have two boys as well, of course mine are toooo young to stay by themselves. BUT I still always make sure we have something that they can eat.
I think this momma needs to be talked to. And not a you cant do this anymore talk..it needs to be a heartfelt, teary eyed talk letting her know whats going on and how the daughter and son are feeling.
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
27 Nov 11
Oh that is sad and I'm sorry about your situation.
Try talking to your mom, say something like "Mom, I know you like to party and I'm happy when I see you happy after your party. But I hope you'll leave something for me and my brother to eat."
Do not sound like your complaining or it might turn to a big argument because your mom might get defensive and scream at you.
i hope everything will work out fine
Blessed be
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
27 Nov 11
wow, what a MOM you got! You don't have an aunt or grandma whom you can ask for food? you need to have a serious discussion with your mother! that is disgusting!
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
27 Nov 11
Wow, I must say that is messed up. She should have left you either with food or money. Maybe you should talk to her, have you tried that. Talking to her and letting her know how you feel. Letting her know that she should be taking care of you and your brother, food wise. I would at least say ask for money and go from there.
@aghiuta (525)
• Canada
27 Nov 11
Party? She loves to party? What kind of mother loves to party before taking care of her children? I am sorry if I sound tough,but to me this is unbelievable!!A house hold with only water in the fridge and she goes to party? Seriously!I do not know how old you and your brother are, But if you are able to work,find a small part time job,and keep ALL the money you make for this kind of situation.Also have a serious talk wit your Mom,and ask her :why is she doing this kind of stuff to her own children? What is more important,her parties or her children's welfare?I have to wonder at her priorities?
@Rosa26 (2618)
• United States
27 Nov 11
Wow! I amso sorry about that, I never do that I prefer to get to the places than to leave my son whithout food, but anyway in the fridge there is always juices,fruits and food,but I know my son is lazy so I cook something for him and can leave the house in peace.
I never go to parties, I was a single mother 9 years only my son and me, but I never left him to go to a party,and never left him to sleep without me.
I think what she does is very incorrect.
@conquer2012 (324)
• China
27 Nov 11
it is really a problem for your mum to do do, however, she must have some understandable reasons for every mother loves her children indeed. so you may find a proper way to persuade your mum to deal with this affairs properly.
@Raashi (92)
• India
27 Nov 11
its really sad....your mom is very irresponsible for you. she should understand her duties . its sounds really very bad . you should try to call her . or the best way is that, you can prepare something for short time. this way at least you can satisfied your hunger.
its really sad. but dear do it for your brother.
@dwetherell (37)
•
9 Dec 11
I'm coming into this late but what happened? Did she come home at a reasonable hour? When did you finally get to eat? Has she left you like this since?
Do you have any family members that you can talk to about what happened? Maybe they can be there to support you.
My parents used to party all of the time, and I would lay in bed, worried sick about their welfare. I knew they were drinking and driving and I was petrified that I would lose them.
Please update on how you are doing.
@safety69 (592)
• Taiwan
26 Nov 11
Oh my God!!! so sorry for You guys. Your mom should be aware of all these things at home with You, as a responsable mom. Well can You call your aunts or uncles to ask for some food , can lend money from your neihgbour and your mom can pay back when she comesback , this way she will feel embaresed to own money so , she can take care of the situation next time. Good luck .
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
26 Nov 11
Wow that's really great to know that your mom is a party goer. But she's kinda neglecting her responsibility with her kids. Why don't you guys send her a message so you can get her attention or call her at least. Maybe she has left some money and she just forgot to tell you about it.
@jennastewart2482 (357)
• United States
26 Nov 11
This saddens me when I read it. Your mother sounds irresponsible. She needs to think about her children before going out to party. How old are you and your brother anyway?
I can't imagine leaving my kids home with nothing to eat. Luckily my oldest has finally gotten old enough to fix stuff for himself so I get to sleep in LOL.
I think you need to have a real, woman to woman, sit down talk with your mother. Let her know that you don't mind her going out partying when she wants but that she needs to make sure that ya'll are taken care of in the process.
Growing up my mom use to be a big time drunk, but even when she was at her drunkest she always took care of me and my sister.
I'll be praying for ya'll as this has saddened my heart. Best of luck to you sweetie!