Birthday and Miscellaneous: Today, it's my birthday. I've spent most of it apologizing to...

By Sorry - 02/10/2014 23:51 - New Zealand - Auckland

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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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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Happy nothing, then

By amy - 30/06/2018 19:00

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

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By happybirthday2me - 19/06/2019 19:00 - United Kingdom - Bristol

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

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You forgetting something?

By Anonymous - 22/05/2022 20:00 - United States - North Miami Beach

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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Better luck next year

By clewie - This FML is from back in 2019 but it's good stuff - United States

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

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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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Lovely parents

By sigh - 18/11/2019 01:00 - Singapore - Singapore

Today, my parents forgot it was my birthday. They ordered me to scrub the common bathroom, and when I asked if they 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

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Thanks everyone

By HappyBirthdayToMe - 10/04/2023 11:00 - Ireland - Waterford

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

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Fine mess

By Anonymous - 28/06/2023 02:00

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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Sweet Sixteen

By Anonymous - 17/09/2021 13:59 - Netherlands

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

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billiejoeinabox 7

Friday 3 October 2014 12:04

Happy birthday!

llamarrama01 21

Friday 3 October 2014 12:08

They're just upset they created something better than themselves.

Comments

moniqueee18 13

Friday 3 October 2014 14:08

Happy birthday !!!!!! Go do something rebellious !

HeyItsCamilo 17

Friday 3 October 2014 14:47

its your day,dont let people take away your happiness and bring you down. hope you have a nice day OP.

redheadedmonster 24

Friday 3 October 2014 15:11

What dicks.

ShitHappen_fml 15

Friday 3 October 2014 15:35

I never had a birthday party ☺ Hope that makes you feel better.

CaroAurelia 12

Friday 3 October 2014 15:40

You ought to tell them that your being born was their idea, not yours.

TheLadyOpal 30

Friday 3 October 2014 18:53

That could backfire, if it turns out she was an unplanned pregnancy.

Metthew 15

Friday 3 October 2014 15:59

Never feel bad for being born! If your parents have a 'problem' with it, it's never your fault. They are honestly completely failures themselves, and I hope you get to accomplish something, feel good and be happy despite them being so negative. Happy birthday, I hope you get away from those "parents" soon. /:

Sakuraashita 15

Friday 3 October 2014 15:59

This post just gave me a great idea! Somebody should do a charity where they throw surprise parties for people with nobody in their life who would celebrate with them! :) Somebody get on that or I will! Lol!