WARNING TO ALL SP’s what you do now affect your DC’s future

[AnonUser101]

From age of 8yrs I washed, cooked & cleaned for my DM & large Family 5 children (DM’s own and two DM ex’s).

Oldest DC left home (only other DG) so housework fell on me begrudge it a little but couldn’t be helped DM was a single Parent. Thought I was loved so it was necessary.

When other DG’s Played with Playhouses and Dolls I Didn’t as doing it for real.

Anyone’s birthday missed receive a phone call and a telling off by DM. Usually my reply already sent in the post.

Grew up, had DC of my own. 6 years old. Yesterday DC caught me filling out Birthday cards from DG’s & other members of my family and saying its from them. So that DC would have cards and presents on their birthday.

This year decided to let DC know what really happens. My birthday, received 1 card from 1 DB. Nothing more. Telephoned DP’s and chatted. Asked what the date was today. DP said I must be going senile if I do not know the date today. Chatted a little more decided to redirect question. Realised for the first time ever that if its not about all about DP, DP would not get it..

Said “What happened to you 25 years ago on this day?” DP said I had……. “Oh G*d its your birthday.”

Still no card or present only from DH, DC & 1 DB.
But Family loves me right?

[NorthernSpirit]

Your family sound selfish. I would stop running around and covering for them. They are adults.

Wishing you a happy birthday

[PearlandRubies194]

Happy Birthday Anon, so sorry you missed out on a childhood. You sound like a wonderful person and I’m sure you are truly loved by your husband and child. Enjoy this day as much as you can - you totally deserve it xx

[rainingcatsanddog]

It's sad that you go as far as filling out pretend birthday cards.

I'm surprised that you talk to your mother consider your miserable childhood. You don't need toxic people in you and your dc's life. I'm sorry that your birthday isn't important to your mum and family.

Happy Birthday 🎁 🎂🎉

[Kingsclerelass]

Happy birthday Anon. Never mind your thoughtless family, you sound lovely.

Time for feet up and a glass of something sparkly .