Today, two days before my birthday, my parents drove three hours to visit me at school and take me out to lunch. I assumed that it was to celebrate my birthday. They told me they are getting divorced. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my parents took me out to dinner. I thought they were taking me because it's my birthday. Turns out they are getting divorced. They forgot it was my birthday. FML
Today, my parents told me they're getting a divorce because of all the strain caused by me nearly dying in an accident. FML
Today, for my birthday, the only "gift" my parents gave me was the gift of choice: I got to choose which one of them I'll be living with after their upcoming divorce. This was the first time I'd heard anything about a divorce. FML
Today, my parents told me they were getting divorced, at the beginning of a family road trip, adding that this'll be the last thing we ever do as a family. FML
Today, I called my mom to let her know I was coming home for my upcoming birthday, as I haven’t seen my parents in months. She then stated she hated my birthday because it reminded her she was getting older, and they may have preexisting plans that evening anyways. Really feeling the family love… FML
Today, I traveled 3 hours to a town I hate, to spend my birthday with my mom and brother and his family. My mom didn't realize it was my birthday until the cake slice with candles was placed in front of me. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed. I was about to call my parents and tell them we're getting married, but they called me first to announce they're getting a divorce. FML
Today, I got a call from my parents that they have decided to get a divorce. My brothers and I just shelled out $5,000 each and spent months planning their 50th Anniversary party that was supposed to be next month. 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 found out that my mom and dad got a divorce. They didn't tell me, they just changed their relationship status on Facebook. FML
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RawrSpoon 0
Ouch, what a crappy birthday present D:
cobrakid77678 0
worst.. birthday. ever?
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Comments (46)
Lou_Briccant 0
Shit sucks, just don't put any blame on yourself. Also people need to get their sarcasm detectors fixed. :p
thillyrabbit 0
Awweeeeee
McLaughlane 0
@ #4...shut the hell up. Anyway, I'm sorry! Talk about shitty timing. I can tell you from experience though that it's not as bad as you may think. Just remember that it's not your fault, marriages don't work out sometimes. Try not to let it ruin your birthday, though I know this kind of thing can seem overwhelming at first.
csigabajnok 0
Second worst birthday gift ever... (the first is when a family member dies-happened to me and my father....:( )
adelaide_evening 0
#4, I agree. How dare the poster be upset that their life is about to change drastically on account of their parents getting divorced. We all know it's just a myth that kids care whether or not their parents are actually together and love each other. Next thing you know she'll be upset that one of them had an affair or they're dog got ran over without considering how traumatizing it is for the person driving the car. Gosh, kids these days.
d00shfag5150 0
**** anyone who thinks she deserves this. Along with death, divorce is a really common yet crushing thing that could happen to parents' relationships. I'm really sorry that this was the outcome. I feel your pain, and happy birthday.
frontiercity 0
How ironic. I share the same birthday as you and I totally forgot mine. Furthermore, my parents also forgot. They are planning to go to Mexico on my birthday without me. My sympathy for you. Happy early birthday, by the way.
King_of_Kings 3
my parents got divorced when i was really young. i know how it feels. your life feels empty and incomplete. and you have times where you blame yourself even though its not your fault. and you naturally think that you were not meant to be happy. it just sucks. but what you gotta do is remind yourself that even though they are divorced, they still love you and will always be there for you.
captainkeyes 0
seriously 17? i don't know what your parents did to ruin your childhood but i think most people definitely care about if their parents love each other and are together. and i agree this was an epic fail by the parents for their timing. i know they are going through a tough emotional experience too, but its nice to think about the kids as well.
Sarthaas 0
Ouch, that blows. Way to ruin a birthday! I'm sorry!