Birthday, Divorce and Miscellaneous: Great gift

Great gift

By Meh - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, two days before my birthday, my parents drove three hours to visit me at school and take me out to lunch. I assumed that it was to celebrate my birthday. They told me they are getting divorced. FML

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You deserved it 2 897

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By elmoisdead2131 - 09/02/2021 14:01

Today, my parents took me out to dinner. I thought they were taking me because it's my birthday. Turns out they are getting divorced. They forgot it was my birthday. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 337

You deserved it 103

By HappyBirthdayISuppose - 01/04/2013 05:03 - United States - Westminster

Today, for my birthday, the only "gift" my parents gave me was the gift of choice: I got to choose which one of them I'll be living with after their upcoming divorce. This was the first time I'd heard anything about a divorce. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 126

You deserved it 2 377

By jordan.marie97 - 09/08/2015 06:27 - Australia

Today, my parents told me they were getting divorced, at the beginning of a family road trip, adding that this'll be the last thing we ever do as a family. FML

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You deserved it 1 681

You're welcome!

By birthdaygirl - 22/10/2024 09:00 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, I called my mom to let her know I was coming home for my upcoming birthday, as I haven’t seen my parents in months. She then stated she hated my birthday because it reminded her she was getting older, and they may have preexisting plans that evening anyways. Really feeling the family love… FML

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You deserved it 109

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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You deserved it 83

By Toloveornottolove - 12/06/2016 16:08 - Canada

Today, my boyfriend proposed. I was about to call my parents and tell them we're getting married, but they called me first to announce they're getting a divorce. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 219

You deserved it 1 126

By Annabelle - 05/07/2009 20:12 - United States

Today, I got a call from my parents that they have decided to get a divorce. My brothers and I just shelled out $5,000 each and spent months planning their 50th Anniversary party that was supposed to be next month. FML

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You deserved it 3 210

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By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, it's my birthday. My dad was supposed to take me to get a tattoo, but instead he went to the bar, got drunk, and told me how I was the biggest mistake he and my mom have ever made. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 213

You deserved it 4 089

By carolinagirl - 04/04/2011 16:23 - United States

Today, I found out that my mom and dad got a divorce. They didn't tell me, they just changed their relationship status on Facebook. FML

I agree, your life sucks 48 724

You deserved it 3 592

Sweet Sixteen

By Anonymous - 17/09/2021 13:59 - Netherlands

Today, it's my 16th birthday. My parents forgot about it, and planned a weekend out of town. I was alone on my birthday. FML

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You deserved it 106

RawrSpoon 0

Monday 2 March 2009 3:33

Ouch, what a crappy birthday present D:

cobrakid77678 0

Monday 2 March 2009 3:48

worst.. birthday. ever?

Comments

Lou_Briccant 0

Monday 2 March 2009 5:57

Shit sucks, just don't put any blame on yourself. Also people need to get their sarcasm detectors fixed. :p

thillyrabbit 0

Monday 2 March 2009 6:08

Awweeeeee

McLaughlane 0

Monday 2 March 2009 6:25

@ #4...shut the hell up. Anyway, I'm sorry! Talk about shitty timing. I can tell you from experience though that it's not as bad as you may think. Just remember that it's not your fault, marriages don't work out sometimes. Try not to let it ruin your birthday, though I know this kind of thing can seem overwhelming at first.

csigabajnok 0

Monday 2 March 2009 9:03

Second worst birthday gift ever... (the first is when a family member dies-happened to me and my father....:( )

adelaide_evening 0

Monday 2 March 2009 9:18

#4, I agree. How dare the poster be upset that their life is about to change drastically on account of their parents getting divorced. We all know it's just a myth that kids care whether or not their parents are actually together and love each other. Next thing you know she'll be upset that one of them had an affair or they're dog got ran over without considering how traumatizing it is for the person driving the car. Gosh, kids these days.

d00shfag5150 0

Monday 2 March 2009 9:44

**** anyone who thinks she deserves this. Along with death, divorce is a really common yet crushing thing that could happen to parents' relationships. I'm really sorry that this was the outcome. I feel your pain, and happy birthday.

frontiercity 0

Monday 2 March 2009 9:49

How ironic. I share the same birthday as you and I totally forgot mine. Furthermore, my parents also forgot. They are planning to go to Mexico on my birthday without me. My sympathy for you. Happy early birthday, by the way.

King_of_Kings 3

Monday 2 March 2009 14:04

my parents got divorced when i was really young. i know how it feels. your life feels empty and incomplete. and you have times where you blame yourself even though its not your fault. and you naturally think that you were not meant to be happy. it just sucks. but what you gotta do is remind yourself that even though they are divorced, they still love you and will always be there for you.

captainkeyes 0

Monday 2 March 2009 15:09

seriously 17? i don't know what your parents did to ruin your childhood but i think most people definitely care about if their parents love each other and are together. and i agree this was an epic fail by the parents for their timing. i know they are going through a tough emotional experience too, but its nice to think about the kids as well.