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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buckfasthero 0
Am I wrong in thinking baby-showers are more of an afternoon thing, and 21st birtdays are more of an evening/late night affair. And isn't getting engaged just more of an announcement, with the engagement party happening mostly weeks later? Can't see how either would have affected your plans... Maybe your annoyed she 'stole your thunder' like that chick off 'Friends'.
skid1996 0
nice boobs fatty
FFML_314 12
I totally agree with you. Sure some people celebrate their 21st birthday with family during the day but, it's not that hard to just tell her. Maybe she forgot it was OPs birthday. Expecting a child is a huge deal and I'm sure the farthest thing from her mind was her cousins birthday and another point is that generally other people plan the baby shower. For example maybe the cousins best friend planned it. I just think this person is a whiner.
buckfasthero 0
Thanks skid. I'll send you topless pics if you send me your e-mail address, honeybunch.
OwNowBrownCow 0
haha 56 you are my hero
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
Exactly what I was thinking. Add in the OP's location and I don't understand the problem. She sounds like a pretty pretty princess, to be honest.
spartan_girl 0
I agree...baby showers (that I've been to) tend to last a few hours and are usually during the day. Sure, you could do a birthday lunch or something, but unless that's some huge tradition, go to dinner or out in the evening. The only thing I can think of is if OP will have to travel some distance to get to the baby shower, then she'll have to spend a significant chunk of her bday traveling...but still, it's not like you can't celebrate at any time. I guess I've generally had to go to school and/or work on my birthday, so I'm used to scheduling my celebration around other things. Maybe OP is spoiled by having a birthday that falls over vacation time and has always been free to celebrate excessively whenever she wants...
Way2crazy1 0
slap that hoe
lolita88_fml 27
I agree!
anie01 5
The 21st birthday is arguably the birthday with the most potential for being memorable. It's the 21st! Hello? Free drinks!! All night! From the bars, from friends, plus the whole experience of getting to go somewhere previously forbidden. And for anyone who says it's not a big deal, they're either younger than 21 or had no one to celebrate with. However!! The OP is lucky the baby shower is ON her birthday and not the day after. Because the shower won't go all night, and now she has the freedom to lounge all day in her massive and triumphant hangover :D Personally I think she should also show up with a glass of champagne, conveniently forgetting that the cousin's got a bun in the over and can't imbibe >:)
Cinn_fml 23
...The OP is from Greater London in the UK. She could already drink.
Lisa89 3
Way a generalise. I'm turning 21 in september and it's not that big of a deal. I did something amazing already for my birthday present so I don't feel the need to celebrate any more. And it suprisingly wasn't all about getting free drinks from bar staff and friends... some people don't think that's the best thing about being 21...
ghoti_fml 0
I'm already 21. It's not a big deal. Birthdays haven't mattered since I was 15.
sweetheart88 0
just go for a little while and invite some of the guests out for drinks to celebrate YOUR birthday :) lol
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
That would be a real douchebag move.
Raleigh_bruh 7
Yeh, I didn't realize this Fml was from the UK until after I posted the comment above. :]
07cowboy07 1
that does suck. She's doing it to be a bitch and steal your attention. Screw her and pre game before the party and get trashed there!!!
myfriend_youfail 3
Lol. Moron.
j3nn1987 0
if it bothers you that much, don't go... or ask her to change it. simple as that!
Cinn_fml 23
I didn't until I'd posted mine either, Raleigh, I was really just giving Catherine a reason why some people like their 18th... And then carried on with a couple of other birthdays. :)
ohgosh_noooo 0
I'd kill a bitch... that or never talk to her again..
nicknesser 0
What you need to do is attend the baby shower but bring party favors and balloons that say 'happy birthday'. When you arrive everyone will say, "You do know this is a baby shower, right?" Then you reply, "Well do you know that it's my birthday too?" Then storm out, but leave a completely random item so everyone's left wondering...