Today, was my birthday. Today was also the day that my mom's cat died four years ago. She was too busy crying and looking at old photos of her beloved cat to even wish me a happy birthday. FML
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Today, my mom called me an attention seeker and threw a bitch fit because my cat "decided" to die on her birthday. FML
Today, it's my birthday. The only "happy birthday"s I got were from my mom, her Facebook account, and the Facebook account she made for her cat. FML
Today, it's my birthday. Today is also the day my grandma died, six years ago. Since then, I get to sit through any sort of attempted celebration while my mom sobs and drinks herself into a stupor in the background. FML
Today, my mom wished her best friend a Happy Birthday on Facebook. Her best friend died this year. Oh, did I mention that it’s also my birthday? FML
Today, my daughter forgot my birthday. When I asked her, she said she'd remembered my birthday, but was too busy at work to acknowledge it. However, she did have time to post a message on Facebook, wishing a happy birthday to her cat. FML
Today, the vet sent me an email wishing my kitten a happy 2nd birthday. My cat died last year. FML
Today, my mother finally had her beloved Siamese cat cremated. The cat has been dead for over a week and she has been keeping it on her bed, stroking its fur and saying, "She looks like she's sleeping" and "She's so cold." To top it all off, she's been calling me by the cat's name for three years. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My mom decided to wake me up by having our new, previously stray, cat thrown on top of me. I was awoken to two claws ripping across my face which needed 16 stitches to fix. Happy Birthday. FML
Today, I've been so stressed out that I forgot my own birthday. I only remembered when my mom talked to me to let me know she wasn't planning on doing anything for it. FML
Today, I received an unexpected package from my mother. It contained my cat's ashes. Apparently he died 3 weeks ago and she thought this was the best way to tell me. FML
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DaDezza244 31
Happy Birthday OP! Sorry to hear about the cat.
oj101 33
Damn cat... out of 365 days of the year, why couldn't it have chosen a more opportune time to pass away? How dare the cat do that!?
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Comments (96)
Kalipczo 21
Well that's kind of depressing. I'm sorry OP, happy birthday. Sorry about your moms cat.
zessica101 5
go celebrate youre b-day with youre friends and say to you mom btw it's my b-day so i'm going to stay al night up!
omgcyndaquil 23
Not even close.
joe502 3
Wow.... The damn thing died 4 years ago..... Go our and buy your mom another cat for your birthday so she will stop being so selfish... Sorry to hear of your issues but clearly she needs to seek help.... And most importantly HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!
chriswright1888 10
That was like my mum and her zebra.
rattusrattus 18
"So there was this lady walking her cat... no, Mum, I'm not high... and anyway oh god there's a lady walking her zebra... MOTHER I SWEAR TO GOD I'M NOT HIGH!!!"
tj5810 21
Death can be more overwhelming for some. Maybe you should try to comfort your mom and maybe she'll be in a better mood. Just because its your birthday, doesn't mean nothing else matters. Sorry OP, just my opinion.
Korosuhito 26
I hope you still went out and had a great birthday regardless, OP :)
bischkeboy 3
How dare you think you are more important than a cat, you selfish person! (Lol, obviously joking. Sorry your mom needs to get over it already and prioritize)
SuperDanielNL 23
The moment you run out yelling: "F*ck you and your cat!" On a more serious note, that sucks OP talk to her about it at a different moment because this is not cool. And of course: Happy Birthday!
Obey_StudBoii 23
Happy Birthday. Don't let the small stuff sweat you.
MagicStallion 9
Noor's on a roll. Uh oh.