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
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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, 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 birthday. I spent the day doing nothing but chores, amongst which baking my own birthday cake. I was then so exhausted that I couldn't even stand my own company, so I ate the cake alone on the couch, watching TV. It didn’t taste great. FML
Today, I celebrated my birthday with my friend who has the same birthday by going out to dinner with a bunch of our friends. The waiter brought out a cake for my friend but not for me. No one noticed my exclusion. I sang happy birthday on my birthday. FML
Today, it's my birthday, I received two cards, one from my mum and one from my son, that my mum gave to him to give to me. My entire family said they couldn't be bothered going out for dinner for my birthday. My two 'friends' didn't even send a card, never mind a gift or want to meet up. FML
Today, it was my birthday. Nobody said anything, not even my Facebook friends, who probably got a notification about it. 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'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 was my birthday. Normally, the little office I work in throws a big party for every employee on their special day, but nothing was done for me, not even a "Happy Birthday" came my way. I didn't want to be rude, so I stayed silent. They didn't do anything because I was getting laid off. 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
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RichardPencil 32
🎶Happy birthday to... I have to stop there or I'd have to pay royalties to the estate of the Hill sisters.
poopface82 25
What day is today? It’s Nibbler’s birthday! What a day for a birthday! Let’s all have some cake.
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RichardPencil 32
🎶Happy birthday to... I have to stop there or I'd have to pay royalties to the estate of the Hill sisters.
poopface82 25
What day is today? It’s Nibbler’s birthday! What a day for a birthday! Let’s all have some cake.
phile 15
If it makes you feel better, happy birthday! I hope you have a good rest of your day.
Nightowlflies 26
Happy birthday! I hope they at least had a drink for you.
Hangryko 32
Happy Birthday, OP. If your family is this insensitive next year, cook your own birthday dinner and let them starve. Better yet, celebrate without them. You don't need them to validate your worth or existence.
bigdaddyeric 37
What is it with Adults clinging to Birthdays make the World revolve around them? After you turn 21 there are no big deal birthdays so act like an adult and carry on. I suppose you wanted the day from work too?
Jon Tessler 14
ah yes, the old "they always gave me money, so I expect it always" routine. I stopped expecting gifts when I turned 18.