Today, for my birthday, the only "gift" my parents gave me was the gift of choice: I got to choose which one of them I'll be living with after their upcoming divorce. This was the first time I'd heard anything about a divorce. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, two days before my birthday, my parents drove three hours to visit me at school and take me out to lunch. I assumed that it was to celebrate my birthday. They told me they are getting divorced. 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, 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, I told my son and daughter that their father and I were getting a divorce. They each responded with something like, "Yay! I want to live with Daddy! He buys better presents!" Their father has literally never bought anything for them, one of the many reasons I'm divorcing him. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My fiancé decided to give me the gift of "freedom." That's how he put it, anyway. FML
Today, I overheard my parents discussing their divorce. Apparently, what they mostly disagree over is that neither of them want custody of me and are considering delaying their divorce until I’m 18, because at least then legally I’m not either of their problem to deal with. FML
Today, I found out about my parent's divorce over Facebook from my sister who lives 8 hours away in another province. They made the decision 3 weeks ago. I live with my parents. FML
Today, it's my sixteenth birthday. The only gift I got was a bill from my parents. Apparently, the rent is due on the 1st. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My parents wished me a happy one via text message. We live in the same house. FML
Today, after telling my parents just exactly what I thought of them and that I was moving out, the person I was supposed to move in with called to say they'd decided they would rather live alone. FML
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saucyrossi 18
Things like this are never easy... Keep your head up!
Despereaux 15
That doesn't seem fair at all! Sorry op. they should have warned you and gave you time. But to tell you on your birthday was not the best choice.
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Comments (55)
lowshadows 21
April Fools?
Mauskau 36
I hope for your sake it's an April fools joke.
loserman67 36
I want to wish you a happy birthday, but it feels kind of lame to say that considering the sucker punch your parents delivered as a present. Stay strong!
hiandrews69 29
Divorce sucks... Especially when it comes to money. That might be why neither of the two bought you anything... Saving up money for the divorce. However, they still should have made the day fun for you by going and doing something cheap, but meaningful. Hopethe road ahead isn't too rocky, op.
Alex_V_L 1
Hello OP, I hope you read this, as it happened to me as well. My parents ended up staying together, the lengthy divorce process turned out to be worse than splitting up their stuff, and they are happier now than before. For my family it worked out, but I carry a sadness in my heart from the time when things were at rock bottom. The only way to get through this is by focusing on your own life, study hard, get out on your own when you're ready to take care of yourself and your own life. I know this is tough, but you're the only person who will put your best interest first right now. Maybe someday they'll put you first, but for now take care of yourself and trust your best judgement. Best wishes on your birthday, Alex
robbie250 15
They could have waited till after your birthday to tell you this.... But, from me happy birthday! I know divorce sucks, as i think my parents might be going to get one, but stay strong! x
M3DIC4T3 29
Happy birthday OP! And tell them you choose to live with an aunt until they decide to behave and deal with life like adults.
ashleymendoza24 4
Are you sure it wasn't an attempt of an April Fools Joke? But Happy Birthday otherwise!
PhishloverA 14
Maybe it's just an April fools joke. Happy birthday
Megan639 16
You're life is about to start sucking. Sorry but no one should sugarcoat it for you. Divorce is mean and sad.