Today, it's my 21st birthday. I got a call from my deadbeat dad, who I thought had finally mellowed and had something nice to say. Nope; he just told me I'm 21 years a disappointment, then hung up. FML
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Today, it's my 15th birthday. My dad stumbled into my bedroom at six in the morning, completely drunk, and slurred the "Happy Birthday" song. Then he told me to go fuck myself, and said that he wished I was never born. Me too, dad. Me too. FML
Today, I called my dad, because I haven't spoken to him in a while, and I wanted to invite him to my graduation in May. When he picked up, I said, "Hey, how have you been, dad?" He scoffed, "Wrong number" and hung up the phone. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My dad was supposed to take me to get a tattoo, but instead he went to the bar, got drunk, and told me how I was the biggest mistake he and my mom have ever made. FML
Today, I called my dad asking him to wish me a happy birthday. Yay. FML
Today, on my 21st birthday, my dad handed me £12,000 and revealed he’d been saving my rent. When I asked what for, he told me it was to rent my first house because now I’m 21, he’s throwing my ass out. Neither me or nor my mom could talk him round, and unless I’m out by next week, he’ll start smashing my possessions. FML
Today, my dad had his 45th birthday and got so drunk he couldn't walk. He crawled along, crying, saying that his whole life was a failure because he had "a shitty job, a fat girlfriend, and a dipshit son who's never going to move out." I haven't moved out because I'm 18 and still at high school. FML
Today, my Dad sent me an e-mail wishing me a "Happy 21st Birthday, sweetheart!" The message went on and on about how much he loves and misses me and wishes we were closer, and can't believe how fast I'm growing up. I'm 23 and my birthday is in December. FML
Today, it's my 21st birthday and my dad has decided to take away my ID in fear that if I have even one drink to celebrate I'll become a raging alcoholic. FML
Today, it's my 21st birthday. All my friends and family said they were busy so I figured I was getting a surprise party. Nope. They all were actually busy. I spent my birthday alone. FML
Today, I got a missed call from my dad, who hasn't talked to me in months and has vowed not to have anything to do with me. I called him back excitedly and apologized for missing his call, and we had a 20-second conversation about how his phone accidentally dialed my number. FML
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lonelyfreak_fml 17
Op you don't f*cking need him, you're twenty one now, you came so far, good job
weveallbeenthere 30
**** him.
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Comments (88)
chosha_fml 27
By 22, have a phone number he doesn't know. Family isn't worth having if all they do is hurt you. I hope you have other (great) people in your life. Your dad is the disappointment.
IxEaTxZoMBieZ 7
Hey man not trying to make this about me but my dad is the same way. He's a drunk and used to beat me and my mom while shouting lines from the Bible. I tried fixing things with him a couple years back but people like that rarely change. I cut him off and I'm better off because of it. Sometimes it's tough to let go even if they hurt us, but you'll be better off and a stronger person because of it. Sorry for your situation, but it'll get better. Happy birthday, cheers.
mclovin22897 15
He is the disappointment if he treats his kid that way.
flipthebirdfuxku 10
In my opinion, there is no point in keeping people who are so negative, who only make you feel terrible, in our lives. Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the point in keeping them around knowing they will only hurt me. They are our weakest links, to that I say GOODBYE!
flipthebirdfuxku 10
Aside from that, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!
AlexRen 21
21 and I bet that you're better than your dad will be. Don't let his negatives hurt you. You'll be a better dad because of him.
more4me 27
Some parents are assholes who are not fit to have children. So the children end up having to raise themselves. Keep your chin up, OP, and congrats on reaching the milestone Bday !
teresa96706 29
At least he remembered your birthday. I have a deadbeat dad that can't remember mine, or my age.
an3ph 20
OP, you have permission from all of us in the rest of the world to be happy, successful and never give your father another thought.
millertime911 15
wow...I thought my dad was bad! ouch!