Christmas, Birthday, Family and Party: I don't wanna!

I don't wanna!

By every time seriously - 03/01/2022 08:01

Today, I told my mom for the third time that I won’t be able to attend her husband's family Christmas party because it’s on my birthday. She won’t take no for an answer, and I just don’t want to spend my whole birthday in a car for an 8-hour drive there and back. FML

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Same thing different taste

By doyouwantmedead - 21/08/2017 12:00 - United Kingdom - Northolt

Today, I asked my mom if I could go to a friend's birthday. She said no, claiming I had been to too many this year already. I'd only been to one. It was my own. FML

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Unhappy Birthday

By Masiro - 13/07/2021 13:00 - United States - Pendleton

Today, I traveled 3 hours to a town I hate, to spend my birthday with my mom and brother and his family. My mom didn't realize it was my birthday until the cake slice with candles was placed in front of me. FML

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Xmas stress

By Anonymous - 25/11/2022 06:00 - Germany

Today, besides the fact that I hate Christmas since my parents divorced, my mom told me she can't come this year with my sister because of no money. We even offered to pay for their tickets, but she won't come because of the "last minute" stress. Fuck this year. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/07/2018 19:00

Today, after planning 4 months in advance and spending almost $600 to cover everyone's tickets to the event center, all of my siblings decided to bail on my 30th birthday celebration because driving 3 hours is too much. FML

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Festive spirit

By kingkarnie - 12/12/2010 01:55 - United States

Today, my mother called to uninvite me from Christmas, my ex-wife is going and she doesn't want it to be awkward for her. FML

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#rude

By friendless - 19/03/2018 11:00 - United States - Spokane

Today, I invited my only friend to my birthday party and she said no, not because she couldn’t go, but because she didn’t want to. FML

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By sweet pea - 22/09/2016 21:48 - Canada - Red Lake

Today, my mom told me she wouldn't be able to leave my middle-aged brother at home for Christmas in order to meet her first grandchild. FML

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By brokewithnocar - 21/01/2017 20:00

Today, my mom changed her mind about driving me to a job interview because she wants to attend a meeting at a church she told me she'd never go back to, full of people she hates. I can't drive because she refuses to teach me how. There's no public transportation. FML

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Merry Christmas

By Anonymous - 19/12/2023 14:00 - United Kingdom - Doncaster

Today, my family cancelled coming for Christmas again for the third time in four years. I only get to see my son for a few hours in the morning, then I'll be on my own the whole time. Again. FML

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You're on your own

By Anonymous - 10/11/2023 00:02

Today, almost half of my birthday party invitees are refusing to attend, simply because my mother-in-law is going to be there, and their hatred of her Karen-like behaviour is greater than their desire to celebrate my birthday. FML

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randybryant799 20

Monday 3 January 2022 13:48

So don't. Problem solved.

Hangryko 29

Monday 3 January 2022 8:38

So don't go. If she keeps insisting, then you start insisting she must reimburse you for gas and the hotel bill.

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Hangryko 29

Monday 3 January 2022 8:38

So don't go. If she keeps insisting, then you start insisting she must reimburse you for gas and the hotel bill.

randybryant799 20

Monday 3 January 2022 13:48

So don't. Problem solved.

RichardPencil 30

Monday 3 January 2022 15:59

You don't want to be with your mom on your birthday? It was a pretty big day for her, too, Mister! I always wish my mom a happy Mother's Day when she calls me on my birthday recognizing her role in the event!

Hangryko 29

Monday 3 January 2022 20:14

Your mom gets Mother's Day. Your birthday is your day, not hers. My mom tried to make my birthday about her every year and disregarded my plans. I don't talk to her anymore.

RichardPencil 30

Monday 3 January 2022 20:24

Sorry she went overboard. My birthday is mine, but my mom appreciates the acknowledgment anyways.

Rake 13

Tuesday 4 January 2022 13:21

It's obviously very important for your mom, I assume she wants you to be part of the family. Especially since you call him her husband and not my step-father. I think that if you don't want to spend time with them you should talk to her, but using your birthday as an excuse sounds immature. After all I assume that it will happen every year, and letting you go once will probably mean that you will avoid them every year. Instead you could support your mom in building her new family relations. And try to be creative like it with them in some special way. Or plan something for the day after.