Miscellaneous: Today, for my birthday, the only "gift" my parents gave me was...

By HappyBirthdayISuppose - 01/04/2013 05:03 - United States - Westminster

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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By Meh - 01/03/2009 23:27 - United States

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

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Hey, well, happy birthday anyway

By elmoisdead2131 - 09/02/2021 14:01

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

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By Anonymous - 03/03/2011 14:21 - United Kingdom

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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Thanks, kids

By Anonymous - 28/09/2009 21:21 - United States

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

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By salt. - 28/02/2012 22:04 - United States

Today, it's my birthday. My fiancé decided to give me the gift of "freedom." That's how he put it, anyway. FML

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For the kids

By Anonymous - 14/03/2022 22:00

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

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By hunterchik - 29/09/2018 15:30

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

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By Dopeboyfresh71 - 19/12/2010 01:02 - United States

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

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Happy Birthday baby!

By Anonymous - 06/12/2020 18:02 - Philippines - Quezon City

Today, it's my birthday. My parents wished me a happy one via text message. We live in the same house. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/12/2010 08:12 - United States

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

Monday 1 April 2013 16:06

Things like this are never easy... Keep your head up!

Despereaux 15

Monday 1 April 2013 16:10

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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oj101 33

Monday 1 April 2013 16:18

Well you certainly received a surprise this year, and a lot more (or less) than you asked for!

HeadlessSparrow 20

Monday 1 April 2013 16:23

That's clever of them on how they told you about their divorce. But they probably should have told you a better way. I'm sorry that your birthday wasnt all too happy.

perdix 29

Monday 1 April 2013 16:26

Which one will give you better stuff? There's your choice. The loser will try to change your mind by giving you other stuff, so use this time wisely to score lots of swag. Hey, you are losing the illusion of living in a loving two-parent home, so you might as well try to make up for it with material possessions.

Cysioland 8

Monday 1 April 2013 16:27

Real scumbag parents

toaster012 17

Monday 1 April 2013 16:41

It's not bad. It's for the best... According to my parents

Inciter 33

Monday 1 April 2013 18:04

Sometimes, it actually is for the best. I'm so happy that my parents are divorced. I'm sorry this happened on your birthday, OP.

Helped 35

Monday 1 April 2013 17:24

I've been in the same situation, but what a bombshell to ask you on your birthday. Things will get better.

McNikk 15

Monday 1 April 2013 18:17

Well... Do you at least know who you're going with?

buckeyed 20

Monday 1 April 2013 18:51

Happy birthday! That really sucks. At least they're offering you a choice. On their birthdays tell them you're giving them the choice between two shitty nursing homes.

anders09ma 7

Monday 1 April 2013 18:54

So sorry for you! :(

vadaaa 11

Monday 1 April 2013 19:05

That is absolutely terrible. No parent should EVER tell their child about their divorce during an event that is special to the child. It makes me furious.