Today, my parents were supposed to take me out to eat for my birthday, but since their favorite child wasn't with us, I instead got a mini order of tots from Sonic as my birthday meal/present. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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, I found out I can't go to my best friend's birthday party. To cheer me up, my parents decided to take me and my brother to my favorite pizzeria for dinner. When I was ready and went downstairs, I discovered they left already. They forgot me. 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
Today, I walked into a restaurant with my parents to celebrate my Mom's birthday. They immediately got a kid's menu and crayons out for me. I'm 15. FML
Today, my family took me to a steak house. I went for an eight minute bathroom break, coming back to an empty table. They ordered dessert, and left me the bill. I'm a vegetarian, and it's my birthday. FML
Today, it's my mom's birthday. I woke up at midnight to be the first to tell her happy birthday. When I awoke in the morning, I decided to bake her a cake. Little did I know my whole family was going out to lunch to celebrate. I wasn't invited. FML
Today, it's my 16th birthday. My parents forgot about it, and planned a weekend out of town. I was alone on my birthday. FML
Today, it’s my birthday. My family tradition is that whoever has the birthday chooses the dinner. I chose pizza, but my older sister had a tantrum, complete with throwing my phone at the wall, breaking it, saying she wanted Chinese instead. My parents ordered Chinese. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My wife took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner. She made me pay for my birthday dinner, along with hers. She also got me a gift card to HER favorite store. FML
Today, it was supposed to be my birthday dinner with two of my friends. They're both now bringing their boyfriends, so I get to be the fifth wheel to my own birthday dinner. FML
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SherbetGlitter 26
Not so happy birthday? Happy Birthday OP, I hope that at least the tots were better than your day was!
mrswombat 16
Happy birthday, birthday twin! :) Don't feel too bad. My dad totally forgot it was mine and felt horrible when my mom had to call and remind him!
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Comments (57)
Mynxie 26
I am so sorry to hear they were so nasty. I hate when parents have favorites. Just ignore their messed up action and maybe go out with friends.
ThunderLightTSV 31
Ugh, that sounds shitty. Well happy birthday, OP. Here's to feebly hoping it was just a really cruel joke.
Colon_Man 17
Yaay!! Sonic tots!! And, Happy 45th birthday, OP!
airriderz15 11
This reminds me of that kid who was happy he got an avocado for Christmas
Colon_Man 17
Sometimes it's the simple things in life.
Misoranomegami 16
Well it sucks that they didn't do more on your birthday to celebrate. Are you all going to go out when your sibling is available instead? We do family celebrations in my family and events often get moved a few days to fit everyone's schedule better.
Mynxie 26
The absence of the sibling should not dictate the celebration of OP's birthday. The parents should have shown the same amount of compass to the OP as they did to the sibling.
Snoutsoup 7
Happy birthday man, I'm sorry that happened. You should tell your parents how you feel.
I_Am_The_Cold 19
Hey, buddy. I know how you feel. This is completely unacceptable behaviour from your parents, and I think you deserve better. If you PM me, I will draw something for you so you at least have something that you can keep. Do note that I am having WiFi difficulties, so it may take a few days.
Bearsmomma 30
that's sweet
I_Am_The_Cold 19
Thanks. I haven't received a request for the original poster yet and these putzes of technicians are not coming to fix our WiFi until the 19th.
davidisin 14
Those kind of parents don't deserve to be parents. I mean unless you're struggling family.
Bearsmomma 30
doesn't count if they suddenly couldnt afford it simply because the favorite was unavailable
Armeniangirl_fml 15
happy birthday! I'm really sorry that this happened to you, and I hope you have nothing but the best for all of your years to come!
danielkalish 2
If I were you, I would seriously consider leaving your house and move somewhere else. I can understand them thinking one child is smarter than another, but what they did there is just plain mean.
PhoenixChick 26
I'm sorry OP, and happy birthday! Hang in there, and look forward to being out on your own. Surround yourself with people who treat you well and don't look back.