Today, it's my birthday. I called my mom to thank her for the gift she'd sent. She was surprised and said, "Oh I thought you were waiting to open it." She ended the conversation with, "OK, I'll call you on your birthday." FML
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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, I called my dad asking him to wish me a happy birthday. Yay. FML
Today, I was at a job interview when my phone started ringing. It was my mom, so I quickly hit "Ignore", which was probably for the best since she was obviously drunk. She left a voicemail in which she sang "Happy Birthday" to me. It's not my birthday. FML
Today, it's my birthday. When I asked my mom if we were gonna do anything special for my birthday. She said, "Don't lie to me. It's not your birthday." 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, it's my soon to be 12 year-old daughter's birthday. On my break at work I texted her how much I loved her and happy birthday. She replied with, "K, when will you be home? Mom won't let me open presents until you're here." Good to know I'm loved. FML
Today, I went to a surprise birthday party for a friend. Everyone was hiding and waiting to yell "Surprise!" when I got a call from my mom. I was loudly discussing family gossip and trying to get my mom to hang up when the door opened. Everyone yelled "Surprise!" and then turned to stare at me. FML
Today, I called my aunt to wish her a happy birthday. My mom and I proceeded to sing "Happy Birthday" to her. The first words that came out of her mouth were, "You guys are terrible singers." You're welcome, I guess. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My parents wished me a happy one via text message. We live in the same house. FML
Today, I sent my mom an email with "Bad news" as the subject. At the end of her reply, she said, "And don't scare me! I thought you were going to tell me you're pregnant!" I AM pregnant, and wanted to surprise her on her birthday. Guess I should get her something less disappointing. FML
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jentrynicole 20
What if you've had your birthday wrong all along? My grandmother thought hers was in June for 60 years until they found her birth certificate and it was actually July.
Tripartita 45
Eh, no need to worry, OP. She probably just got you confused with one of her other daughters from her secret families. It's difficult to keep all that stuff straight, especially when one child enters adulthood and leaves.
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Comments (42)
aesthetic umbrella 18
Awww, that sucks OP. I think it was just genuine confusion though, I'm sure she actually cares about you. Happy Birthday, btw! :)
TotalLose 5
Happy Birthday
MicKeyMon 10
don't take it personally. today, my dad forgot it was his birthday because he had his days mixed up. could happen to anybody
writergirl1029 17
Honestly OP, it happens. My parents always remembered what my birthday was when I was a kid but now that I'm an adult and they have grandkids, they have so many birthdays to remember. It's a natural effect of aging.
ciammmm 11
I start reminding family two weeks out, and then two days before. People have things going on and it slips their mind. You can't fault them for it. Been married almost six years, and he starts getting reminders a month out. Why? Because it wouldn't be fair to him if he has a lot going on at work. So just a quick, "oh man, this important event is happening!"
cheshireau 26
Happy belated Birthday, OP. :)
izzajaneful 24
It sounds like she misremembered what day it was that day, not what day your birthday is on.
mmelinita94 14
I did not understand this FML. Could someone explain???????? Please
JackFaire 27
You're actually doing better than me. My mom never remembers my birthday at all. One year she asked me to help her with a lot of work around the house. I thought it was to keep me distracted so people could set up a surprise party. Nope she just dropped me off back at my place and I celebrated alone.