Today, I can't seem to let go of what my family had done. Years ago, they spent hundreds, if not a thousand, for gifts on a family friend's baby shower, yet have bought nothing for my shower, which was two months ago, not to mention none of them attended the shower either. They've had the registry for 5 months, and I'm due in 3 days. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I ran into an old friend, and she remarked how she couldn't believe we hadn't seen each other in a year. Except not only did I attend her baby shower a few weeks ago, I spent hundreds of dollars on a unique gift. FML
Today, I was yelled at and humiliated by my otherwise awesome brother-in-law for my supposed lack of effort in the planning of a baby shower for my very pregnant sister. The kicker? Her huge, break-my-bank semi-surprise baby shower has been in the works for a month, and is happening this weekend. FML
Today, there was a baby shower for our first child. My hostess invited 75 people. Only 3 people showed up. FML
Today, my newborn son is only four days-old. My in-laws have been over five times already. FML
Today, I was reduced to a blubbering mess at my baby shower. My mom bought tons of clothes, bibs, etc. Sounds nice right? Well, they all had sayings like "Daddy’s Little Princess" and "Daddy’s Girl." She knows full well my fiancé quit his job, changed his number, and disappeared without a trace 3 months ago. FML
Today, I agreed to help out with my boyfriend's sister's baby shower. They forgot to inform me that "helping" meant splitting the cost of everything. I now owe his family $275. I don't know how to back out without looking cheap. FML
Today, my in-laws missed a special event for my newborn child because they were running an hour late. They always run late and always think its funny. After 15 years, it's just not funny anymore. FML
Today, I received an angry phone call from a friend whose birthday party I missed last night. Yesterday, I gave birth to my son. She claims that I ruined her party and demands I still bring her a birthday gift. FML
Today, I am forced to throw a baby shower for my entitled and witch of a sister in law. She and her husband have been making my life living hell for more than 10 years now. What their hellspawn would do, God only knows. No, I can't walk away. It's a cultural thing. I'm trapped until death. FML
Today, I realized how much my family truly hates me. I had a whole baby and nobody showed up to the hospital. FML
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RichardPencil 32
I don't think they'd be too concerned that you "can't let go." It seems that they hate you and I doubt they're going to be too wonderful to your baby.
Chazzster 32
I’m pretty sure there is something important to the story that was intentionally left out. While OP might have been unfairly treated, it also possible there were other reasons her family was not too generous… OP, believe it or not - Once you become an adult (I assume that’s your case) you are not owed anything just for existing. Every relationship, including family relationships involves give and take. When that isn’t happening then things go off the rails… OP I wish you and your baby well. You may need to mend the relationship with your family if you expect them to help you out. Bear in mind that you can only change yourself and not your family. So concentrate on how you can make the situation better rather than on what you expect from your family.
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RichardPencil 32
I don't think they'd be too concerned that you "can't let go." It seems that they hate you and I doubt they're going to be too wonderful to your baby.
Chazzster 32
I’m pretty sure there is something important to the story that was intentionally left out. While OP might have been unfairly treated, it also possible there were other reasons her family was not too generous… OP, believe it or not - Once you become an adult (I assume that’s your case) you are not owed anything just for existing. Every relationship, including family relationships involves give and take. When that isn’t happening then things go off the rails… OP I wish you and your baby well. You may need to mend the relationship with your family if you expect them to help you out. Bear in mind that you can only change yourself and not your family. So concentrate on how you can make the situation better rather than on what you expect from your family.