Today, I found out that when my parents said they couldn't afford gifts for us kids, what they really meant was that they weren't buying a gift for me. I found this out when I overheard my father telling my uncle about the things he got my siblings. FML
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Today, I realized that not only did my parents not get me anything for Christmas, they also stole the $500 my grandparents gave me to buy a computer. FML
Today, I found out that when my uncle died, he left me and the rest of my family £2000 each. Only my parents kept and spent my share on themselves. FML
Today, after months of living on five dollars a day for food in college, I found out my parents bought me an expensive meal plan and forgot to mention it. FML
Today, I found out that my parents forgot to invite me out to eat with them. I found this out when my mom invited my sister right in front of me. FML
Today, I found out that my dad paid for my sister's friend's airplane ticket so she could attend my sister's wedding. I would have been there myself, but I couldn't afford the airplane ticket. FML
Today, my mom told me I was a bad daughter because I didn't get anything for my parents' anniversary. I just sent my brother a check for $400 for my share of their gift. FML
Today, I found out my school's financial aid had a "misunderstanding" of my finances, I can no longer afford to pay half of my bills or pay for Christmas. FML
Today, I found out that my parents are 28,000 dollars in debt and that my bank account has $27.17 in it. They took my money to help pay their debt. FML
Today, nearly Christmas, my dad got mad because I don't have enough money for holiday festivities. I can't afford things because I haven't gotten my paycheck yet. I work for my dad. FML
Today, I found out my parents only had me in an attempt to fix their relationship. It didn't work. FML
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arano 29
Just remember this when their birthdays come around. FYL, OP. Merry Christmas.
sarahfoundnemo 10
I'm sorry OP.. that sucks!!
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Comments (41)
Adam_Power58 16
I'm sorry Op, that's wrong of them to do its just not right , there's not much you can do other than call them out for an explanation
BigbenMrJDM 12
Maybe try talking about it with them,an explanation might help.
tintarroja 31
Is hard but the less you care, the less it hurts.
xn3x 10
There are two options: 1. Your parents are outright evil; 2. You deserved not to get the present. Looks like 90% chance of 2 to me considering you're bitching about it. After all, nobody owes you any gifts, even your parents. Oh and by the way, I'm typing this in the nude while fireants are biting my crotch. Hmmm, lovely.
PhoenixChick 26
Interesting logic. So having parents play favorites and lie to your face is proof that you are a terrible person? And remember, if your husband cheats on you it's because you weren't good enough to them.
shotgun_girl 17
OP wasn't bitching about not getting a present. They were upset their parents were asses and said no one was getting anything when OP was the only one excluded. Besides you're bitching about someone elses bitching so...
gobiteme2 34
I don’t know how old OP is. Hope they aren’t thinking like Obama does and call everyone under 26 a child!
LPac5295 27
So apparently they couldn't buy less for your siblings to get you something? That's heartless. I'm sorry to hear that. FYL
soulreaper12296 28
Just remember this when it's their anniversary or birthdays.
momo3p 22
**** em
mswim 27
This is why I learned to buy my own gifts and wrap them myself and write "From: Santa" on them. Makes me feel better. I know the holidays aren't just about presents, but it feels nice to feel like I'm getting something along with everybody else.
IAm123 24
I'm sorry but that's ******* hilarious.
ohmyrosie 14
Are you just the oldest, or a black sheep of the family? Even so your father and mother shouldn't treat their own flesh like that.