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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N0vemberaccou_19 4
I doubt it was to spite you, and you are coming off as very selfish. You should be happy for your cousin, can't you put off celebrating your birthday for one night, or better yet, until after the baby shower? If your cousin is pregnant, she's probably not staying out for the shower at all hours of the night, so you could probably go out afterwords. Also, she doesn't control what night her boyfriend proposed. Further, the proposal really shouldn't affect your plans for your 18th birthday, so it sounds like you're just complaining that all the attention wasn't on you that night. Also, maybe she chose that night for the baby shower not to spite you and ruin your plans, but to commemorate the happy night when she got engaged?
2igutierrez31 2
just leave 2 Vegas nd gather up some cousins I'm pretty sure they wnt mind going 2 Vegas
myfriend_youfail 3
....Fly all the way across the ocean and go to Vegas? Am I the only one who saw the part where it says the OP is from England? -.- It's not like OP can just take a road trip, there's a big honking ocean in the way.
tentakulls 1
But can't you legally drink already if you're from England? Why does it matter?
coolguyattack 0
You deserve it for being born.
babygraprefruit 0
Engagements and babies are always going to be more important than your birthday.
MamaC_fml 0
If OP meant engagement party instead of simply being engaged or if it was expected of OP to avoid said cousin's birthday for her events, yeah I'd be a little miffed. Be the big person and go - heck they might even celebrate your day there too, especially if you drop a hint. I think this should give OP a great idea for gifts for the holidays - everyone gets calendars with OP's birthday already written in. Really, the cousin's mom or OP's mom should have spoken up as well, maybe they need a reminder.
mtc4ever 0
why can't she get engaged on your birthday? and my cousins forget my birthday...because they're cousins. not siblings. stop feeling sorry for yourself because the attention isn't on you 24/7.
babyEgirl 0
damn her.
hanr815 3
For those people who are saying "Why did she have to do it on the same day 3 yrs later" maybe BECAUSE she got engaged on that day, it made it special for her so naturally, plan something else on that very special day for her. Just because it's OP's bday doesnt mean shes NOT allowed to have that day be special for her for one reason or another. This person lives in england. they can drink at 18. OP, shut your big whiney ****** mouth.
inspiteofemma 0
I don't think you have your engagement party on the same day you get engaged. An engagement party is something your friends plan after the fact. Also, OP: Your cousin sounds like she's kind of a brat...but give her the benefit of the doubt. However, I wouldn't recommend making your family choose. I think that's uncomfortable for everyone. It's not their fault your cousin is so tactless. Though, seriously, just show up and tell everyone you're turning 21! And keep telling them. :D
monnanon 14
doesnt work like that idiot. Downs syndrome is a chromosone definciany. Cerebal pulsy can be caused by a trauma like that but you're still an damn idiot for even suggesting it.