Worst presents

[MrsCatE]

My ex gave me an Iron.
A bit of forethought that time; normally, he'd leap out of bed when he clocked it was my birthday or even Christmas? perhaps the landline calls (before mobiles) wishing me a happy birthday activated his one, remaining brain cell. He'd return from the corner newsagent and present me with a pack of Sweets and top shelf Magazine - I would Chuck latter at him but he'd just add to his collection; probably because pictures and didn’t require comprehension or ability to read.

A rape alarm. I was 12. My grandma didnt warn me what it was. I thought it was a torch ( which was bad enough) so flicked it on and nearly died when it went off!

DD1 aged about 5 got a massive box from Granny - so exciting - was a Barbie house or a hug giant Lego set? No - inside was a summer weight duvet! DD did such a good job of being politely grateful despite the disappointment that we took her to Toys R Us after she'd gone and got her a reward.

Always hankies from my grandmother as a child and crotchless knickers from Anne summers from a now ex.