Today, I got an email from my cousin to "save the date" for her baby shower. It's on my 21st birthday. This is the same cousin who got engaged on my 18th. 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 realized my cousin is an asshole. A cousin that I was close to who got engaged. I was excited to be part of her wedding day, since she was a big part of mine. Months later, on Instagram, she was sharing reels from her bachelorette party. When I asked her why she didn't invite me, she said she forgot. FML
Today, and every other birthday I've had, I shared with my cousin whose birthday is 4 days apart from mine. It would be totally fine if I had an opinion on the theme, invitees, and location. Only my cousin gets that privilege apparently. Oh and my presents, if she likes them enough. FML
Today, my sister decided to have her baby shower on my birthday. I recently had a miscarriage and she knows this. FML
Today, I met my cousin for the first time in years. She's 19, but she's already engaged to a guy EIGHT YEARS OLDER than her, and they're planning to get married this spring. She said she's excited to have kids soon. She's throwing away her youth to be a fucking Handmaid. This poor girl. FML
Today, I was at my sixteenth birthday party. My guests consisted of my grandma who I live with, and my 2-year-old cousin she was babysitting. FML
Today, I got a mass message on WhatsApp from my extended family about my cousin’s engagement. Trying to be funny, I replied, “Wow, can’t wait to see how long this one lasts.” I thought I was sending it to my brother. Only my brother. I sent it to the whole family group. Including my cousin. And her fiancé. FML
Today, my cousin invited me to an event that'll be happening on Saturday night. The first thing I did after she texted me was ask my mom if I could go. I'm 20. FML
Today, I announced my first pregnancy to my family. Not to be outdone, my sister immediately announced that she "might" be getting pregnant soon. My family ended up congratulating her instead, and asked me if I would plan the baby shower. FML
Today, I found out my 17 year-old cousin is getting married. My hyper religious family swears my concerns are just “masking” my jealousy. Yeah sorry for thinking such a young person, who is still a child, should have her own life before making such a huge decision. FML
Today, my mother beamingly asked for my opinion on her wedding dress. She is engaged to her cousin. Conveniently, they already have the same last name. FML
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Raleigh_bruh 7
Question is, do you plan on going?
the8888 0
punch her in the gut!!... wait... yeah punch her in the gut!!! XD
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jynxpawzz 11
maybe this is me but birthdays just aren't a big deal to me. I just turned twenty in June and it was just like every other day except with cake. haha. I don't like crowded places or lots of people so that's why I don't have parties. and when I turn 21, I'm just gonna go buy me some alcohol and celebrate at home with my husband.
tbonea1990 0
she doesn't want u to go
SANNIEPANTS 0
f datttt. obviously your cousins doing it on purpose.
myfriend_youfail 3
Obviously? O_o So let me get this straight... The cousin demanded her boyfriend propose on the OP's 18th birthday just to spite her, and then purposely scheduled her baby shower for that same date three years later? Man, must be nice to live in Fantasy Land. Tell me, are there unicorns there?
LtViperPK 0
Getting engaged is one thing, but she definitely could have picked a different date for her baby shower. I agree, that sucks, but did you try talking to her about it? Maybe she just forgot/didn't know that it's your birthday.
Cupcak3splzz 0
OP- **hug seemed like you needed one :)
JokeMeister 0
You didn't say anything then so why now?!
vanillathirteen 0
steal the thunder from her being pregnant and say it's my birthday I am twenty one so after this lame baby shower let's all to for drink...oh sorry cousin, you are pregnant you can't drink. we will have fun without yoy
xpoppalotta 0
To all those wondering what the big deal is about 21 in the UK, it's more of a traditional/cultural thing. 16 is one we've picked up from America, 17 is driving, 18 is drinking, and 21 used to be the age you got the keys to the front door. Hence why a lot of 21st cards have keys on them, and people have charm bracelet charms with 21 on a key. Of course you can get keys at any age these days, and there's no law about it, but yeah, traditionally it was 21. Another reason it's celebrated over here is because 21 makes you legal for most things pretty much everywhere, and it's the first proper step into adulthood.
monnanon 14
I knew it was something to do with keys but i couldn't think what lol. You can also hire cars at 21 lol. I never made a big deal of my 17th tho
iceymouse17 4
just tell her to **** off and don't go
ninjacapo 2
****** burn the house down. dont be lame about it call ur cousin out. be like hey douche its on my birthday move ur date dumbfuck.
myfriend_youfail 3
So.... The cousin invited probably most of her immediate and extended family, and she has to change everything and get all those people to reschedule plans, just because one of her cousins has a birthday that day? Try rational thought on for size one of these days. I guarantee it'll make you look and feel fantastic!