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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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te_amo_ily 0
you should do the same to her
OwNowBrownCow 0
And for that we thank you.
NeatNit 33
Just a question... Why would you care if she got engaged on your birthday? Big ******* deal, that you're not the center of everything.
bazookajoey 27
Apparently her cousin is
urlifesbeeneffed 0
so? I rarely have birthday parties that are actually on my birthday, I just wait for the closest Friday or Saturday
siggy34 0
your sexy
Raleigh_bruh 7
Some people take being able to legally buy cigarettes seriously. :P Although, the age does differ in some states.
bluelight745 0
yea that sucks
howareyoulard 0
it's just a birthday... oh wait it's your 21st birthday, you get to drink, BIG WHOOP... I bet you have probabaly been drunk already, and if you haven't, drink the next day....get over it.
buckfasthero 0
She's from the UK. You can drink from when you're 18 there.
OwNowBrownCow 0
no op can drink her sorrows away
OwNowBrownCow 0
now*
sourgirl101 29
For me- drinking wasn't the biggest thing. It's being able to club hop with your friends that makes turning 21 a big deal. Baby showers normally are in the day time. Go, eat as much carbs as you can because you'll need something to soak up all that liquor you'll be drinking much latter on that night. Who knows maybe your other family members will hand you cash if you let them know it's also your birthday.
Cinn_fml 23
In the UK people like their 18th because you're legally allowed to drink. Or at least, that's the main thing you get. And I'm not sure about smoking, it used to be 16, but they may have increased it. Personally I'm not sure what's so special about 21st, but that might just be because at that point you don't get anything new... @OP - She couldn't really control getting engaged, could she? Also, if it bothers you so much why didn't you politely return the email asking if there was another date she could have because that was your 21st?
suppressed08 2
in the UK it's the minimum age you can be to buy alcohol :)