Birthday and Family: You forgetting something?

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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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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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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Alexa, play "Unhappy Birthday" by The Smiths

By Anonymous - 24/03/2022 14:00 - Germany

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

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You deserved it 177

By jet8725 - 23/02/2009 04:05 - United States

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

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You deserved it 3 936

Birthday Boy

By Anonymous - 07/04/2019 16:00

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

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You deserved it 280

Alexa, play "Unhappy Birthday" by The Smiths

By Anonymous - 25/04/2022 04:00 - United States - Brookline

Today, it was my birthday. Nobody said anything, not even my Facebook friends, who probably got a notification about it. FML

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You deserved it 173

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 deserved it 183

By thissucks - 21/02/2011 22:20 - United States

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

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Surprise!

By WitchQueenLiz - 28/06/2009 08:25 - United States

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

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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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RichardPencil 30

Monday 23 May 2022 2:15

🎶Happy birthday to... I have to stop there or I'd have to pay royalties to the estate of the Hill sisters.

poopface82 19

Monday 23 May 2022 2:47

What day is today? It’s Nibbler’s birthday! What a day for a birthday! Let’s all have some cake.

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Monday 23 May 2022 2:15

🎶Happy birthday to... I have to stop there or I'd have to pay royalties to the estate of the Hill sisters.

poopface82 19

Monday 23 May 2022 2:47

What day is today? It’s Nibbler’s birthday! What a day for a birthday! Let’s all have some cake.

phile 15

Monday 23 May 2022 4:20

If it makes you feel better, happy birthday! I hope you have a good rest of your day.

Nightowlflies 26

Monday 23 May 2022 7:10

Happy birthday! I hope they at least had a drink for you.

Hangryko 29

Monday 23 May 2022 7:58

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 35

Tuesday 24 May 2022 12:58

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?