Today, I was upset because my brother, who I'm very close to, didn't call me for my birthday yesterday. I told my mom about it, and we both immediately went silent on the phone, as we both realized she forgot to call me yesterday as well. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I turned 22, without anyone wishing me a happy birthday. In fact, the only phone call I received all day was from my brother. He wanted to borrow money. 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 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, my sister was meant to come over for lunch for my birthday. Turns out, she forgot about it. FML
Today, I got a text from my mom shaming me for forgetting my sister's birthday. It isn't her birthday today, it's mine. FML
Today, I woke up and took my mom to work. It wasn't until after I got home, logged on Facebook and looked at the upcoming birthdays to see that it was her birthday today. No wonder she was silent the entire car ride and slammed the door on the way out. FML
Today, I celebrated my birthday with my family. While they were singing Happy Birthday to me, my mother called me by my brother's name. When I blew out the candles a moment later, I joked, "I wish my mother could remember which son I am." Before we had even started eating the cake, she called me by my father's name. FML
Today, my brother mentioned my dad's birthday party. I said, "What party?" He said, "Shit, forgot I wasn't supposed to tell you." My own father doesn't want me at his party. 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 mom chewed me out, because my brother has been complaining to her that I don't talk to him anymore since moving out. We've never talked much, even when we were sharing a place! FML
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Dblocker 18
I never really understood why people made such a big deal about birthdays, maybe it's just me.
Karalela44 15
Well...happy belated birthday, OP
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Comments (109)
hama806 19
It happens but...they have some splaining to do Lucy.
hama806 19
It's an I love Lucy reference for those who are thumbing me down.
DyslexicPanda 12
I think that was understood, it just didn't have much relevance..
hama806 19
81- it's called being funny and I think it went well with this FML. Sorry for you that you're humorless.
gmian 34
My best friend of many years has her birthday three days before mine. I called her for her birthday and wished her a happy birthday. Of course, she forgot to do the same three days later. Worst part is she didn't even realize she forgot. Fyl, op. it really sucks :(
Joe9024 20
I've got a horrible memory like that too. I've been known to walk somewhere for something and forget what the hell I was even doing when I get there
Amama_fml 30
Once, my best friend called me on my birthday and I answered happily thinking that he would wish me a happy birthday, instead, he asked me for the phone number of a music store and then hung up. He then immediately called back and I was happy cause he remembered... Not really, he just called again for another music store's phone. FML
Trish01 23
Someone forgetting my birthday is not a big deal, happens to everyone. It doesn't mean that they don't care about me. I don't even put my birthday on facebook but the people I care about and want to celebrate my birthday with, I make sure that they know.
PenguinBitch 44
Happy birthday Loser...and many moreeeee on channel fourrrr....and Scooby Doooooo on channel twooooo." (Don't be that person)
SerpentBoy 8
You just became that person.
PenguinBitch 44
Party pooper.
kozzard 17
he became that person so we didn't have to
PenguinBitch 44
Yes, correct. Individuality people. Be YOURSELF. I just took one for the team. You're all welcome.
trollburger_fml 4
Invite them for a birthday dinner, that way they will be forced to buy you presents. Bullet proof strategy right there.
Abenti 8
I don't think OP was upset about the presents part. OP just wanted his loved ones to remember & acknowledge his/her birthday.
sens3sfailing 25
It's a woman
SasquatchDeluxe 10
"Forget" theirs this coming year, too.
Joe9024 20
Op should take the high road instead an recognize that ppl make mistakes.
missamberrose 17
My dad always remembered my birthday. He did forget my age a couple times... by several years.
StaceeeP 23
my mum didn't call me on my birthday this year either
Steve95401 49
Sorry to hear that. Being overlooked and ignored sucks..
kitten717 2
My brother didn't remember either, though we're not close I've remembered his every year, knowing how you feel op
Eivana 37
That sucks, but sometimes you just get caught up with life and forget what day it is. A lot of people forget their OWN birthdays, OP.
Eluveitie 9
Nobody forgets their own birthdays. Nobody.
bladedrose 3
I've done it twice lol
pajamaperson 4
Happy late birthday!