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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PWNjaban 0
Ef that, show up wasted and bring ur friends. You can go clubbing afterward. That's the point. FREE DRINKS.
TheVagabond_SRG 12
I know what you're going through, my sister and mom did the same thing for my little nephew to be. My sister didn't even tell my parents she was pregnant till she and her loser boyfriend had no place to go, no money, and no insurance when she was about 7 months into the pregnancy.
FknJames 0
Get wasted at the shower
myfriend_youfail 3
Uhhh.... It's a baby shower. The woman in question is pregnant. Methinks there won't be much (if any) booze there.
livvymelilly 0
You're being a little baby , She can't control when her BF proposes, and if she's your cousin, she doesn't recognize shit about you as much as you're sister or brother would! And on top of that, she probably only has a few dates open to HAVE a baby shower. Stop being narcissistic. My B-day is Valentine's day, do you think i go "OMG everyone is getting engaged and married on my b-day because they hate me UGH!" NOOOO because the world DOES NOT revolve around me.
ShadowLor 19
In the states, 16 is the "coming out" age, where the person is introduced to society. It's much like a quinceñera, except not as awesome and most people don't make such a big deal out of it. That's more of an old tradition. 18 is when you're legally an adult, including buying cigarettes. 21 is when you can finally drink legally. With the OP being in the UK though, iunno what the huge deal is. It's just another year there >.>
MeatBot 1
21 is the last birthday when you get to do something special in America. You will get another chance to go to a baby shower.
myfriend_youfail 3
Except OP is in England.
fairies633 8
make that bitch a sandwich then slap her with it!
CarrieElla 4
Are you gonna go?
fmlisforlols 0
It's a baby shower, who cares? Go for a bit, then leave and forget what feelings are.
honeydew22 0
wow, God forbid the celebrations of some of the biggest events in a person's life happen to coincide with your birthday. Poor you. grow up and stop being so selfish.