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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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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Raleigh_bruh 7
Yes, Cinn. Your comment was quite thorough. :]
OmgO_o 0
don't go it's YOUR birthday, juss go see the baby when it's bornn(;
imabimbo 0
know just how u feel sent out all the imitations for my husbands fortieth only to have his cousin send her wedding invitations out for the same day 2 weeks later
Jenmaree 9
Did they not send out "save the date" notes beforehand?
frozen_tundra 0
right, because they didn't have the wedding date, venue, band, whoever scheduled before you sent out birthday party invitations... As for OP, don't people go out at night on their 21st birthday? I don't see how a baby shower interferes... way to be selfish. They probably picked the most convenient day for whoever was planning it (likely not the expectant mother). That's what I did while planning my friend's baby shower.
lbigirl531 1
what a bitch. sorry :(
SexyxLovexAngel 0
that's not cool. I'm sorry.
puggfuggly 0
this makes zero sense now why is 21 special if you can drink at 18 I know in Canada the legal age is also 18 (except in BC) and if drinking age is 18 in the UK then idk what is so special about 21
fanbat 0
when a guy is talking dirty to a girl it's sexual harrassment but when a girl is talking dirty to a guy it's $3.50 a minute!
jizzmode 0
Your birthday in itself doesn't need to hog the whole day. Many people take school tests, work, or are forced to do ungodly tasks like scrubbing chimpanzees' butts on their birthdays. As long as you have a separate day for a celebration it doesn't really matter. Besides, your cousin is having good things happen to her, don't you want to support her? If not you're a selfish little OP. :3
Cinn_fml 23
Puggfuggly, I don't know why 21 is particularly special, my cousin had his recently and apparently the only legal thing he got was that he was now legally allowed to adopt. I guess it's just a good number. For some people that will be their last year at uni, for people doing a three year course and no postgrad stuff... So it's pretty much just an excuse from what I can see. And thanks, Raleigh. My comments do tend to be. :P
fanbat 0
open a can of smack a bitch!
airforce987 20
so? what a better way to spend your birthday than with your family who loves you celebrating two special events. your family is not going to favor one or another, that is of course you don't have a self concious and rude family. If you are so selfish to want the spotlight on you and only you and so sensitive to your cousin for it then YDI. if it really bothers you that much, ask her to have a joint party. save some goddam money in this economy. seriously stop being a self centered bitch