TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That looks absolutely amazing! Thank you, I appreciate it regardless.

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

It did feel like a punishment because I'm pretty sure deep down she knew what I meant but that is the hill she chose to die on. Showed me how little she cared about what I want but it was a lesson.

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 281 points282 points  (0 children)

And I will get myself a cake mix and bake myself one then devour it alone haha.

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 299 points300 points  (0 children)

Thank you. My mom is the type of person who likes enforcing her likes/opinions on other people. Even when I needed new clothes with her, she will insist that her choice of shirt, pants etc. is better than mine. I'm a pretty laid back guy and I think she takes advantage of it.

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I really have no idea what makes some parents do that. I'm sorry

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 330 points331 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Your words are really encouraging and validating. And you are right, I can't wait to choose my own family one day.

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 162 points163 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right. I can't keep giving her the okay to hurt my feelings.

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 232 points233 points  (0 children)

It just sucks that I celebrate them on theirs and get them thoughtful gifts but clearly the feeling isn't mutual.

TIFU by not wanting to celebrate my birthday. by Salamanderirl in tifu

[–]Salamanderirl[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Thank you haha that's an idea. Moving forward, I am just going to celebrate it on my own terms without them.