Today, my mother-in-law gave me a bottle of champagne for my birthday. This is the third year in a row she has done this. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and she's well aware of that fact. FML
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Maddy9111 11
why dont you give it back to her on her birthday?
HitchHiker42 18
Open it while it's pointed at her face.
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Comments (119)
simoncat 11
It's the thought that counts, and clearly your mother in law doesn't think much of you. What a bitch. Stay strong. One day at a time, OP.
muggwamp 2
My M-I-L gave me a deep fryer after I lost 100 pounds. Really?!?! Who gives a ex-fat chick a deep fryer!!!! I feel your frustration! Congrats on the sobriety
MidnaLink 33
1 of 3 options A) She has no friends and is trying to hint for a good drinking buddy B) She doesn't give a flying **** about alcoholism C) She's that stupid
mariet_fml 23
Open it and pour it down the drain in front of her, or just throw it in the garbage. At this point, you have no reason to consider her feelings. She's clearly not considering yours.
Albarufus 13
Smile and wave and wish upon her destruction in your mind. :)
MidnaLink 33
best idea ever!
kalynnepointer 7
Congrats on your sobriety, first off. Second, next time she does that, look her dead in the eye and smash it on the ground or go and pour it out in the sink.
gunner613 4
Depending on how far you're willing to take it, you could dump it while keeping direct eye contact with her, you could dump it on her. After that tell her next time she won't get off so easy. Through this year, practice your aim, and if, next Christmas she gives you another bottle, throw it at her chest, but be careful not to hit her head unless you want to risk killing her.
chinagirl3343 8
If she does it next year promptly return it to her and say "you know I'm a recovering alcoholic and your gift is inappropriate". Time to put her in her place.
whY402Jay 12
Making a statement. That's a pretty mean gesture.