Today, I told my mom for the third time that I won’t be able to attend her husband's family Christmas party because it’s on my birthday. She won’t take no for an answer, and I just don’t want to spend my whole birthday in a car for an 8-hour drive there and back. 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, I asked my mom if I could go to a friend's birthday. She said no, claiming I had been to too many this year already. I'd only been to one. It was my own. FML
Today, my mom offered to drive us into the city after Christmas. I told her months ago that I wasn't getting in a car she was driving, because I don't trust her not to secretly drink and drive. I guess she either forgot or didn't think I meant it. Now I have to tell her again, two days before flying down there. 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, 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, besides the fact that I hate Christmas since my parents divorced, my mom told me she can't come this year with my sister because of no money. We even offered to pay for their tickets, but she won't come because of the "last minute" stress. Fuck this year. FML
Today, after planning 4 months in advance and spending almost $600 to cover everyone's tickets to the event center, all of my siblings decided to bail on my 30th birthday celebration because driving 3 hours is too much. FML
Today, my mother called to uninvite me from Christmas, my ex-wife is going and she doesn't want it to be awkward for her. FML
Today, I invited my only friend to my birthday party and she said no, not because she couldn’t go, but because she didn’t want to. FML
Today, my mom told me she wouldn't be able to leave my middle-aged brother at home for Christmas in order to meet her first grandchild. FML
Today, my mom changed her mind about driving me to a job interview because she wants to attend a meeting at a church she told me she'd never go back to, full of people she hates. I can't drive because she refuses to teach me how. There's no public transportation. FML
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randybryant799 21
So don't. Problem solved.
Hangryko 32
So don't go. If she keeps insisting, then you start insisting she must reimburse you for gas and the hotel bill.
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Hangryko 32
So don't go. If she keeps insisting, then you start insisting she must reimburse you for gas and the hotel bill.
randybryant799 21
So don't. Problem solved.
RichardPencil 32
You don't want to be with your mom on your birthday? It was a pretty big day for her, too, Mister! I always wish my mom a happy Mother's Day when she calls me on my birthday recognizing her role in the event!
Hangryko 32
Your mom gets Mother's Day. Your birthday is your day, not hers. My mom tried to make my birthday about her every year and disregarded my plans. I don't talk to her anymore.
RichardPencil 32
Sorry she went overboard. My birthday is mine, but my mom appreciates the acknowledgment anyways.
Rake 18
It's obviously very important for your mom, I assume she wants you to be part of the family. Especially since you call him her husband and not my step-father. I think that if you don't want to spend time with them you should talk to her, but using your birthday as an excuse sounds immature. After all I assume that it will happen every year, and letting you go once will probably mean that you will avoid them every year. Instead you could support your mom in building her new family relations. And try to be creative like it with them in some special way. Or plan something for the day after.
Lucky O'Guin 18
First, how old are you? Are you a child or a grown ass adult living off your mom? If you're a grown ssd adult, move out on your own. Problem solved.