Today, it's my 21st birthday. I got a call from my deadbeat dad, who I thought had finally mellowed and had something nice to say. Nope; he just told me I'm 21 years a disappointment, then hung up. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it's my 15th birthday. My dad stumbled into my bedroom at six in the morning, completely drunk, and slurred the "Happy Birthday" song. Then he told me to go fuck myself, and said that he wished I was never born. Me too, dad. Me too. FML
Today, I called my dad, because I haven't spoken to him in a while, and I wanted to invite him to my graduation in May. When he picked up, I said, "Hey, how have you been, dad?" He scoffed, "Wrong number" and hung up the phone. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My dad was supposed to take me to get a tattoo, but instead he went to the bar, got drunk, and told me how I was the biggest mistake he and my mom have ever made. FML
Today, I called my dad asking him to wish me a happy birthday. Yay. FML
Today, on my 21st birthday, my dad handed me £12,000 and revealed he’d been saving my rent. When I asked what for, he told me it was to rent my first house because now I’m 21, he’s throwing my ass out. Neither me or nor my mom could talk him round, and unless I’m out by next week, he’ll start smashing my possessions. FML
Today, my dad had his 45th birthday and got so drunk he couldn't walk. He crawled along, crying, saying that his whole life was a failure because he had "a shitty job, a fat girlfriend, and a dipshit son who's never going to move out." I haven't moved out because I'm 18 and still at high school. FML
Today, my Dad sent me an e-mail wishing me a "Happy 21st Birthday, sweetheart!" The message went on and on about how much he loves and misses me and wishes we were closer, and can't believe how fast I'm growing up. I'm 23 and my birthday is in December. FML
Today, it's my 21st birthday and my dad has decided to take away my ID in fear that if I have even one drink to celebrate I'll become a raging alcoholic. FML
Today, it's my 21st birthday. All my friends and family said they were busy so I figured I was getting a surprise party. Nope. They all were actually busy. I spent my birthday alone. FML
Today, I got a missed call from my dad, who hasn't talked to me in months and has vowed not to have anything to do with me. I called him back excitedly and apologized for missing his call, and we had a 20-second conversation about how his phone accidentally dialed my number. FML
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lonelyfreak_fml 17
Op you don't f*cking need him, you're twenty one now, you came so far, good job
weveallbeenthere 30
**** him.
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Comments (88)
Mabzzz 7
He's a disappointment if he has to retort to that type of comment. Keep your head up OP, happy 21st birthday, I hove you've had a blast!!
MSCCG 16
Well at least he remembered...
sezzamozzy 9
Sorry OP. They do say you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family. happy 21st birthday.
DeeDeeJay 15
He's the one that's been 21 years of disappointment for you.
LatvianPride 16
That's sad. I am very grateful to have loving and caring parents, Sorry OP.
drumguy218 11
your dads a piece of shit
Mirorbo 27
At least he had the balls to outright say it rather than spending over 10 years of passive aggressiveness once he realized you're not a Golden Child.
chosha_fml 27
#20 Had the balls to treat his kid like shit on their birthday? Oh yeah, so brave.
mt631 18
Your "dad" sounds very petty. He took time out of his day to call and say that and on your birthday no less. Seems to me like he has some issues himself and tries to drag you down to make himself feel better. Don't worry OP, he'll get what's coming to him.
urnnotvase 10
Well, if he's a deadbeat dad, then he has absolutely no right to comment on your life. Don't let him make you feel down, OP. You deserve to be happy about your life. Happy 21st Birthday.
dawood_k 27
Well at least it was just a call and not am actual visit. But sorry it was on your birthday. Is harsh to call your dad a prick