Today, it's my birthday. I went downstairs expecting birthday greetings from my parents. Instead, they just sat on the couch saying nothing. Thinking they forgot, I casually reminded them. My mom scoffed and said, "Go do the dishes." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my parents forgot it was my birthday. They ordered me to scrub the common bathroom, and when I asked if they'd remembered, my dad's reaction was, "Oh! Really?" My mom's was, "I thought that it was next week." What lovely parents I have. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My parents, with whom I live, told me that they didn't get me anything, but instead they said they would knock off a bit of the housekeeping I owe them. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My family usually gives me a financial gift, but didn't this time and said nothing about it. I cooked my own birthday dinner without help, then washed everyone's dishes. I got my own cake and ate it alone because they were too busy getting drunk. Nobody bothered to sing Happy Birthday either. FML
Today, I told my family that for my birthday I didn’t want to do any chores and just wanted the house cleaned. What they heard was mom won’t do chores today so let’s leave them all for her tomorrow. I didn’t even have a clean mug for coffee this morning. FML
Today, it's my mom's birthday. I woke up at midnight to be the first to tell her happy birthday. When I awoke in the morning, I decided to bake her a cake. Little did I know my whole family was going out to lunch to celebrate. I wasn't invited. FML
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, 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, it's my 16th birthday. My parents forgot about it, and planned a weekend out of town. I was alone on my birthday. FML
Today, I missed a call from my mom. It's my birthday, and glad she remembered, I called back to thank her. She was surprised when I brought up going out for dinner, and asked me what the occasion was. FML
Today, it was my birthday. I had an appointment at the dentist and went to do some shopping after that. A while after I got home, I met my dad and he just started complaining that I didn't spend any time with them on my birthday. When I tried to explain to him, he just got angry at me and started yelling. FML
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buckdharma 38
Happy Birthday, Amy! Here's hoping this day is everything you wish for, and more!
real life problems 26
Happy Birthday!
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mas12806 24
Some cultures don’t celebrate birthdays
DanielleinDC 34
Happy birthday! Sorry your parents are so rotten.
Akitakat 31
I would say they are joking with you & already have gifts and/or a party lined up.
Cowgirl1293 26
I really hope that is the case for Amy!
WHSKitty 7
Happy “twin” birthday, Amy! I remember a couple rotten adult-age bdays myself. So sorry. I wish your mother wasn’t such a bitch. Hugs!
Yudith 28
Happy Birthday, Amy! Soon you'll be out of this house and with friends that will remember your birthday (thanks Facebook)!
majid74 14
U R adopted
chubbear 14
Aww, I'm sorry OP :( Belated birthday wishes from me to you, though!!
mcdlova 11
HAPPY BIRTHDDDAAAAYYYY
Rebnobfulroar 17
My birthday was a month ago and my dad still hasn't remembered. I debated on saying something, but I feel like it's too late now.