Miscellaneous: Today, it's my 21st birthday. I got a call from my deadbeat dad,...

By thanks - 02/05/2014 18:20 - United States - San Francisco

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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By Anonymous - 09/12/2012 06:43 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 16/10/2010 02:00 - United States

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

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Close to me

By Furnando - 06/01/2023 00:00

Today, I called my dad asking him to wish me a happy birthday. Yay. FML

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Unreasonable

By Anonymous - 20/12/2021 22:58

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

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By Anonymous - 01/08/2009 13:06 - United States

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

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By VedaLynn - 03/12/2012 23:01 - United States

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

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By 00bsg - 21/12/2013 15:46 - United States - Salem

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

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By Anonymous - 09/04/2009 18:48 - United States

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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Happy birthday anyway!

By bdaygirl - 11/05/2024 10:00 - United States - Grand Rapids

Today, I received a short happy birthday message from my father. He’s never been one to show affection, and I haven’t spoken to him in months since he only reaches out to ask for money. This might have given me hope that he cares or wants a relationship with me. Except… it’s not my birthday, and I don’t think he knows that. FML

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By scarletdurose88 - 19/04/2009 21:47 - United States

Today, is my 21st birthday. I get home after my night out and walk into the garage to see a 2002 Red Corvette convertible. I run up to the car thinking its a gift and there's a note: "Dani this is not your birthday present. Quit drooling on my car. -Dad" Thanks Dad. FML

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lonelyfreak_fml 17

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:25

Op you don't f*cking need him, you're twenty one now, you came so far, good job

weveallbeenthere 30

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:27

**** him.

Comments

Mabzzz 7

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:41

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

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:42

Well at least he remembered...

sezzamozzy 9

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:42

Sorry OP. They do say you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family. happy 21st birthday.

DeeDeeJay 15

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:43

He's the one that's been 21 years of disappointment for you.

LatvianPride 16

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:48

That's sad. I am very grateful to have loving and caring parents, Sorry OP.

drumguy218 11

Saturday 3 May 2014 1:04

your dads a piece of shit

Mirorbo 26

Saturday 3 May 2014 1:07

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 26

Saturday 3 May 2014 20:50

#20 Had the balls to treat his kid like shit on their birthday? Oh yeah, so brave.

mt631 18

Saturday 3 May 2014 1:12

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

Saturday 3 May 2014 1:39

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.