Today, it's my birthday. I've spent most of it apologizing to my parents for the "hassle" of "having" to arrange a simple birthday dinner. Sorry I was born, guys. FML
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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, it's my birthday. I went downstairs expecting birthday greetings from my parents. Instead, they just sat on the couch saying nothing. Thinking they forgot, I casually reminded them. My mom scoffed and said, "Go do the dishes." FML
Today, it's my 25th birthday, I celebrated it by cooking my favourite meal for my parents and sister, while they watched TV and house-hunted for my sister. I have yet to hear a happy birthday, receive a card, a present or a phone call. Oh, and my parents are on a diet, so they complained my cooking wasn’t "on their plan." FML
Today, it was my birthday. I had an appointment at the dentist and went to do some shopping after that. A while after I got home, I met my dad and he just started complaining that I didn't spend any time with them on my birthday. When I tried to explain to him, he just got angry at me and started yelling. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My family usually gives me a financial gift, but didn't this time and said nothing about it. I cooked my own birthday dinner without help, then washed everyone's dishes. I got my own cake and ate it alone because they were too busy getting drunk. Nobody bothered to sing Happy Birthday either. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My dad showed up to my birthday dinner wasted, was loud and obnoxious the whole time, sexually harassed our waitress, then invited my annoying, bratty nephews to come home and spend the night with us. They're sleeping in my room. Happy birthday to me. FML
Today, my parents forgot it was my birthday. They ordered me to scrub the common bathroom, and when I asked if they'd remembered, my dad's reaction was, "Oh! Really?" My mom's was, "I thought that it was next week." What lovely parents I have. 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'd organized a small dinner with immediate family for my birthday. I’ve since received texts from every one of them, cancelling due to varying reasons. My parents excuse is the funniest - they went out last night for a coworker’s party, and don’t want to go out again tonight. For me. Their child. FML
Today, I begged my parents not to take me to a restaurant for my birthday, but sure enough, they took me to one, along with my siblings, aunts, uncles, you name it. Ordering with them is a nightmare, so after a whole half-hour the waiter still hadn’t gotten everyone’s complicated orders written down. FML
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billiejoeinabox 7
Happy birthday!
llamarrama01 21
They're just upset they created something better than themselves.
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billiejoeinabox 7
Happy birthday!
Helvanica 22
cry more #6?
Rinat_fml 26
Don't be so heartless, #8. A birthday should be celebrated with love and happiness. I'm sorry you had a bad day on your birthday, OP, and I feel very bad for you, #6.
littlekellilee 45
#6 you only got 4 hours of school? That's a birthday present in itself.
Sakuraashita 15
#27, I think #6 meant 4 extra hours of school. I'm really sorry about #6 and OP's birthdays. Keep your head up, #6, and although I am a random person on the internet, I hope you will still accept my belated happy birthday, please forgive my tardiness! ;)
tony1891 22
don't let them bring you down on your birthday. Enjoy it. and Happy birthday
briang959 47
Sorry OP. Despite your parents, I hope you make the best of it.
llamarrama01 21
They're just upset they created something better than themselves.
EverestMelting 23
Shouldn't that be a goal of every parent..?
shutupshane12 12
#33 you'd think that, but then you'd be wrong if you thought that every parent felt that way
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
You shouldn't have apologized. If they don't want to do it with good heart, then they better don't. Why not go out with your friends instead?
teentee401 37
There is no reason to apologize, not only because it wasn't your choice to be born, but because it's your day and you deserve a celebration.
sarah5745 41
Aww don't worry about it. It's your day, go out and enjoy yourself. And of course, happy birthday :)!!
fsomelife 26
Happy Birthday! Enjoy whatever they put together :) then go do something epic
RenoTheRhino 30
There's no need to apologize for that. Don't let them make you feel bad. Enjoy your birthday!
Smiley_70 22
happy Birthday OP. Have a great birthday and celebrate with the people who want to help you have a great birthday. Don't let the negativity ruin your day