Diply
  • Home
  • DIY
    Dad carrying child on his shoulders (Unsplash | Kelly Sikkema)

    Simple Cardboard Vase Activity Encourages Kids To Explore The Great Outdoors

    Grandma crocheting

    Forget Flowers And Gift The DIYer In Your Life A Yarn Bouquet Instead

    Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg

    You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

    Pool noodle DIY monsters

    28 Amazing DIYs That Are Seriously Made From Pool Noodles

    Unsplash | Kenrick Mills

    Stunning ‘Sea Glass’ Quilts Are A Beautiful Way To Use Up Fabric Scraps

    Unsplash

    Artist Creates Adorable Creatures Inspired By Tea

  • Home & Garden
    joes-garden-on-tiktok-for-gardening-tips

    You’re Probably Watering Your Plants Wrong—Expert Explains The ONE Reason Your Plants Die Fast

    Home Depot | www.homedepot.com

    People Are Writing Hilarious Reviews For Home Depot’s $1500 Crab Sculpture

    Unsplash | Robin Wersich

    Woman Shares Hack To Help Keep Our Gardens Green All Summer

    Unsplash | Sandie Clarke

    18 Gardening Tips And Tricks Perfect For Beginners

    Unsplash | Annie Gray

    People Who Have Been On Home Makeover Shows Share How It’s Going Now

    Unsplash | Emiliano Bar

    TikToker Shows How Little $4,000 Rent Gets Apartment Hunters In NYC

    Red and Blue folded towels

    ‘What Is The Purpose Of This Part Of A Towel?’ – Online User Sparks Debate Over Confusing Detail In The Home Item

    Pexels  | Pexels

    We’ve Been Carving Pumpkins Wrong For Years, But One Woman Set Us All Straight

    yellow fish inflatable

    Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

  • Food & Drink
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    youtube | Warner Home Video

    Firefighters Rescue Two People Who Fell Into A Chocolate Tank At A Mars Factory

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    Unsplash | Quin Engle

    A Man’s ‘Demonic’ Way To Cut Pizza Has Divided The Internet

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Canva

    Disney’s Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Like A Warm Hug In Every Mug

    Instagram | @lacroixwater

    LaCroix Is Launching A Limoncello Flavor, And It’s The Perfect Mix For Cocktails

  • Cooking & Recipes
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Unsplash | CA Creative

    People Are Sharing The Worst Homemade Meals They’ve Ever Had

    NBC | NBC

    Random (But Useful) Kitchen Hacks Everyone Should Know

    Unsplash | Conscious Design

    Hilarious Cooking Mistakes That Took A Bad Turn

    Unsplash | Louis Hansel

    Chefs Share The Ingredients People Often Overlook

  • Bed & Bath
    Unsplash | Grant Beirute

    Costco Has A 10-Foot Blanket That Has Cozy Family Time Written All Over It

    Unsplash | Jude Infantini

    Expert Says Not Washing Pillows Often Enough Can Make People Sick

    Pexels  | Pexels

    18 People Who Took Bathroom Decor To The Extreme

    Unsplash | Jeremy Sallee

    Chances Are Most Of Us Have Been Washing Our Duvets Wrong

    Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline

    Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

    Unsplash | Nathan Powers

    Apparently, Vodka Is The Secret Ingredient To A Spotless Bathroom

  • Pets & Animals
    Croc attack

    Horrific Footage Of Tourist Mauled By 15ft Crocodile After Jumping Into Enclosure

    Vanilla the chimp sees the open sky

    Stunning Footage Shows Chimp Experiencing Sunlight For First Time After Almost Three Decades in A Cage

    Genetically created 'dire wolf' (Colossal Biosciences)

    Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back Wolf Species From 10,000 Years of Extinction –  But Other Experts Dispute It

    Unsplash | Hans-Jurgen Mager

    15 Animals With Vaguely Threatening Auras

    TikTok | @cat_the_vet

    Veterinarian Explains Why Norway Banned Breeding Bulldogs And Cavalier Spaniels

    Unsplash | Colin + Meg

    Incredible Footage of Moose Shedding Antlers – See It for Yourself

    Unsplash | Sergey Semin

    Cat With No Eyes Has A New Life Now As An Online Sensation

    Cats can contract bird flu and people should be aware

    Protecting Your Cats from Bird Flu: Essential Tips to Keep Them Safe

    Facebook | David Tan

    Retired Military Pilot Has Flown Over 360 Rescue Dogs Closer To Their New Homes

No Result
View All Result
Diply
  • Home
  • DIY
    Dad carrying child on his shoulders (Unsplash | Kelly Sikkema)

    Simple Cardboard Vase Activity Encourages Kids To Explore The Great Outdoors

    Grandma crocheting

    Forget Flowers And Gift The DIYer In Your Life A Yarn Bouquet Instead

    Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg

    You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

    Pool noodle DIY monsters

    28 Amazing DIYs That Are Seriously Made From Pool Noodles

    Unsplash | Kenrick Mills

    Stunning ‘Sea Glass’ Quilts Are A Beautiful Way To Use Up Fabric Scraps

    Unsplash

    Artist Creates Adorable Creatures Inspired By Tea

  • Home & Garden
    joes-garden-on-tiktok-for-gardening-tips

    You’re Probably Watering Your Plants Wrong—Expert Explains The ONE Reason Your Plants Die Fast

    Home Depot | www.homedepot.com

    People Are Writing Hilarious Reviews For Home Depot’s $1500 Crab Sculpture

    Unsplash | Robin Wersich

    Woman Shares Hack To Help Keep Our Gardens Green All Summer

    Unsplash | Sandie Clarke

    18 Gardening Tips And Tricks Perfect For Beginners

    Unsplash | Annie Gray

    People Who Have Been On Home Makeover Shows Share How It’s Going Now

    Unsplash | Emiliano Bar

    TikToker Shows How Little $4,000 Rent Gets Apartment Hunters In NYC

    Red and Blue folded towels

    ‘What Is The Purpose Of This Part Of A Towel?’ – Online User Sparks Debate Over Confusing Detail In The Home Item

    Pexels  | Pexels

    We’ve Been Carving Pumpkins Wrong For Years, But One Woman Set Us All Straight

    yellow fish inflatable

    Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

  • Food & Drink
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    youtube | Warner Home Video

    Firefighters Rescue Two People Who Fell Into A Chocolate Tank At A Mars Factory

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    Unsplash | Quin Engle

    A Man’s ‘Demonic’ Way To Cut Pizza Has Divided The Internet

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Canva

    Disney’s Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Like A Warm Hug In Every Mug

    Instagram | @lacroixwater

    LaCroix Is Launching A Limoncello Flavor, And It’s The Perfect Mix For Cocktails

  • Cooking & Recipes
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Unsplash | CA Creative

    People Are Sharing The Worst Homemade Meals They’ve Ever Had

    NBC | NBC

    Random (But Useful) Kitchen Hacks Everyone Should Know

    Unsplash | Conscious Design

    Hilarious Cooking Mistakes That Took A Bad Turn

    Unsplash | Louis Hansel

    Chefs Share The Ingredients People Often Overlook

  • Bed & Bath
    Unsplash | Grant Beirute

    Costco Has A 10-Foot Blanket That Has Cozy Family Time Written All Over It

    Unsplash | Jude Infantini

    Expert Says Not Washing Pillows Often Enough Can Make People Sick

    Pexels  | Pexels

    18 People Who Took Bathroom Decor To The Extreme

    Unsplash | Jeremy Sallee

    Chances Are Most Of Us Have Been Washing Our Duvets Wrong

    Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline

    Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

    Unsplash | Nathan Powers

    Apparently, Vodka Is The Secret Ingredient To A Spotless Bathroom

  • Pets & Animals
    Croc attack

    Horrific Footage Of Tourist Mauled By 15ft Crocodile After Jumping Into Enclosure

    Vanilla the chimp sees the open sky

    Stunning Footage Shows Chimp Experiencing Sunlight For First Time After Almost Three Decades in A Cage

    Genetically created 'dire wolf' (Colossal Biosciences)

    Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back Wolf Species From 10,000 Years of Extinction –  But Other Experts Dispute It

    Unsplash | Hans-Jurgen Mager

    15 Animals With Vaguely Threatening Auras

    TikTok | @cat_the_vet

    Veterinarian Explains Why Norway Banned Breeding Bulldogs And Cavalier Spaniels

    Unsplash | Colin + Meg

    Incredible Footage of Moose Shedding Antlers – See It for Yourself

    Unsplash | Sergey Semin

    Cat With No Eyes Has A New Life Now As An Online Sensation

    Cats can contract bird flu and people should be aware

    Protecting Your Cats from Bird Flu: Essential Tips to Keep Them Safe

    Facebook | David Tan

    Retired Military Pilot Has Flown Over 360 Rescue Dogs Closer To Their New Homes

No Result
View All Result
Diply
No Result
View All Result

Birthday Blues: When Family Forgets, Who Bears the Burden?

by Diply Social Team
1 year ago
in Family
Reading Time: 8 mins read
A A
Diply | Diply

Diply | Diply

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterPin This Post

Ever been the family’s unofficial event planner? You know, the one who remembers all the birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions? ✨ Well, imagine if you stopped. That’s the story of a 24-year-old who’s been the glue holding her family’s gift-giving tradition together. But what happens when she decides to let go? Will her mother’s birthday just be another day, or will her dad and brother finally step up? Dive into the drama of forgotten festivities and the emotional toll it takes.

The Unofficial Gift-Giver

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Mother’s Love Unreciprocated

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Forgetful Father

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Brotherly Blunders

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Innocent Neglect or Lazy Love?

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Evolution of a Gift-Buying Guru

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

From Wrapping to Shopping

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Weight of Generosity

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Breaking Point

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Mother’s Expectation

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Truth Revealed

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Mother’s Fury

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Promise of Change

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Standing Her Ground

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Heartbreaking Outcome

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Dilemma of Stepping In

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

To Help or Not to Help?

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Caught in a Cycle of Use

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Reminder Routine

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Calendar Clues Ignored

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

The Financial Strain

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Vow to Stop Enabling

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A New Understanding of Love

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Plan for Mom’s Special Day

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Family Meeting Called

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Reciprocity Rules Established

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Changing the Narrative

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

A Wake-Up Call Heeded

Image credit: endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic
endearinglysarcastic | endearinglysarcastic

Family Feud: The Tale of the Forgotten Birthday

It’s like a soap opera, but with birthday cake and unopened cards. Our heroine, the family’s unsung event planner, is caught in a tug-of-war between compassion and frustration. With her mother’s birthday on the horizon, she’s torn between stepping in to save the day or letting her dad and brother face the music. It’s a story of love, neglect, and the emotional labor that often goes unnoticed. Will the upcoming family meeting be a game-changer, or just another scene in this ongoing drama? As for the rest of us, we’re grabbing our popcorn and waiting to see if this birthday bash turns into a bash-less bummer. Let’s dive into the collective wisdom of the internet for some perspective on this family quagmire…

RELATED STORIES

man in black and white striped long sleeve shirt holding baby in white shirt on beach

9 Surprising Benefits of Having Children You Rarely Hear About

Jennifer Lopez (Flickr | DVSROSS)

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s Daughter Cuts Ties With JLo After Feeling Used As A ‘Pawn’ By The Singer

golden retriever puppy lying on floor

“My Mom Named Our New Puppy After Me — and She Won’t Change It”

Diply | Diply

Wife’s UNBELIEVABLE Reaction When Husband & Son’s “Bonding” Goes Too Far

NTA. Stand up for yourself and let them bear the burden

Image credit: ltbuss | ltbuss
ltbuss | ltbuss

Dad’s ‘busy’ excuse for not getting gifts is a total cop-out

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Emotional value over material gifts! Don’t bankrupt yourself.

Image credit: TouchMyRustySpoon | TouchMyRustySpoon
TouchMyRustySpoon | TouchMyRustySpoon

Taking a stand: no more one-person gift duty!

Image credit: Warnerve311 | Warnerve311
Warnerve311 | Warnerve311

Dad and brother need a calendar reminder, not just for taxes

Image credit: blueJoffles | blueJoffles
blueJoffles | blueJoffles

Challenging sexist expectations: breaking the silence and backing up family’s girls

Image credit: MsGinErso | MsGinErso
MsGinErso | MsGinErso

Setting up a birthday calendar could save the grown-up drama

Image credit: littleyellowfish1999 | littleyellowfish1999
littleyellowfish1999 | littleyellowfish1999

Spoil her rotten, take all the credit! You’re 100% NTA

Image credit: steviwevi | steviwevi
steviwevi | steviwevi

Shame as a motivator? Let’s explore this NTA comment

Image credit: phdoofus | phdoofus
phdoofus | phdoofus

Mom’s tough love: no gifts, no rescue, no a-hole move.

Image credit: loudent2 | loudent2
loudent2 | loudent2

Empowerment! Address the issue head-on, you deserve appreciation

Image credit: 34avemovieguy | 34avemovieguy
34avemovieguy | 34avemovieguy

Let the boys sink , as your mother suggested ‍♂️.

Image credit: WaDaEp | WaDaEp
WaDaEp | WaDaEp

Standing your ground! ‍♂️ Keeping your promise matters most.

Image credit: lilraspberrychild | lilraspberrychild
lilraspberrychild | lilraspberrychild

Empower your mom and ditch the ‘boys’ label. You got this!

Image credit: tangerinedreamwolf | tangerinedreamwolf
tangerinedreamwolf | tangerinedreamwolf

Proactive and thoughtful approach to family’s forgotten birthday dilemma

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

Highlighting laziness ‍♂️ NTA NTA NTA!

Image credit: claireylou87 | claireylou87
claireylou87 | claireylou87

Reminding mom she’s loved is key. Not the a**hole here!

Image credit: s_hinoku | s_hinoku
s_hinoku | s_hinoku

Family’s lack of effort in gifts sparks heartfelt exchange

Image credit: floss147 | floss147
floss147 | floss147

Family forgets mom’s birthday, but it’s not about ‘stuff’

Image credit: WritPositWrit | WritPositWrit
WritPositWrit | WritPositWrit

Stuck between a rock and a hard place with mom ‍♂️

Image credit: Advanced_Lobster | Advanced_Lobster
Advanced_Lobster | Advanced_Lobster

Sibling finally takes a stand after years of gift-giving.

Image credit: life_always_sucks | life_always_sucks
life_always_sucks | life_always_sucks

Stop enabling them! Discuss with therapist. It’s not your burden

Image credit: Merihn | Merihn
Merihn | Merihn

Online shopping is a few clicks away! They need to step up

Image credit: RonnyLuvsU | RonnyLuvsU
RonnyLuvsU | RonnyLuvsU

Stand your ground! Their failure is not your fault

Image credit: Sfb208 | Sfb208
Sfb208 | Sfb208
Tags: Family

What's Popular

Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline
Bed & Bath

Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg
DIY Projects

You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

yellow fish inflatable
Gardening & Landscaping

Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

Unsplash
DIY Projects

10+ Unique Ways To Repurpose Old Wooden Pallets

  • About Us
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • DMCA

Discover creativity and comfort with Diply—your go-to lifestyle hub for DIYs, beauty tips, recipes, home inspiration and more! © 2024 Diply

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DIY
  • Home & Garden
  • Food & Drink
  • Cooking & Recipes
  • Bed & Bath
  • Pets & Animals

Discover creativity and comfort with Diply—your go-to lifestyle hub for DIYs, beauty tips, recipes, home inspiration and more! © 2024 Diply