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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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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Comments (297)
myworld99 0
lol! she reaaaally doesn't want to celebrate you!
reddwarf_fml 0
baby shower vs bar. um........seriously. no brainer
irtlw 1
why would you expect a cousin to know or respect your bday? it's not like you grew up in the same house or actually like each other
heyfuq 1
Get the **** over it. The world doesn't revolve around you.
mersinary12 0
WTF! that's not an fml, it's just a coincedent. stop crying over stupid shit like that.
PhillyFox 0
I'm not getting what the big deal is. Go to her shower during the day and celebrate your birthday at night. Seriously it's not that hard.
hanr815 3
you're selfish. get over it you pussy. it just means you turn 21. And Im sure the baby shower wont last all day. Go out drinking later you jerk.
sheribb 5
screw it don't go have an awesome 21st !!!!
thump_fml 0
there are so many fun drinking games you can play. do a shot whenever someone says "cute"
myfriend_youfail 3
...I don't even know any of my cousins' birthdays except for one, and that's because hers is three days before mine. Why the hell should you expect your cousin to remember your birthday? And even if she did remember the date of your birthday, why should SHE (a member of your non-immediate family whom you probably only see on holidays) drop everything to plan around you? Coincidences happen. It's called "getting over it". You should try it some time. Because last I checked, the solar system revolved around the sun, not around you. And the last I knew about the matter, baby showers aren't an all-day all-night event. Take an hour or two out of your day to congratulate her on her child, for crying out loud. It wouldn't kill you to think of someone other than yourself. Then you can go back to doing whatever the hell you're doing for your birthday.
myfriend_youfail 3
You know, now that I look at OP's nickname, I'm calling shenanigans. "littlestardramaq" Possible translation "little star drama queen" Troll? It's probable.
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
Or she's being a hypocrite and referring to her cousin.
myfriend_youfail 3
True, true. Either way, she now falls under the list of "people who who should be repeatedly **** punted".