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Insensitive Birthday Present

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CB2611 · 23/12/2023 21:54

CB2611 · Today 21:49

DP dad bought me an expensive electric toothbrush for my birthday. I hate to be ungrateful but it has ruined my birthday. I brush my teeth twice a day religiously but due to an eating disorder in my early 20s, they are not in the best condition. I acted grateful for the present but I was mortified. I now feel like my DPs family have all been talking about the state of my teeth and he's bought me a toothbrush as a hint. My self esteem has hit the floor.

I have never been ungrateful and I feel horrible for being sad about a present when DPs dad didn't have to buy anything at all and I'm lucky he gets me birthday presents.

OP posts:
rockinginarockingchair · 23/12/2023 23:47

At least you never forgot your birthday i did untill 3.30 today.I made a post about it.
The kids turned up with a gift for me a telescope and some perfume.
Telescope is the best ever gift.

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