My Parents Forgot My Birthday for 18 Years, Throwing Lavish Parties for My Sister Every Single Year

[@kalishevlin2504]

They assumed she didn't want a celebration? They never talked to her except to give her orders! They don't know anything about her!

[@dawnyoung9231]

Not very different in mine. “You’re the oldest, you need to set the example. You are more independent and can take care of your self. She needs this more than you do. You do it better than she does.” Even today, in my sixties. “Good morning mum, how are you?” Answer: could you turn on the fan for me? Thanks. Or the good one is, “ you’re boring.” Granted, I’m not a very social person and I don’t suck up to people and if you ask me a question, chances are you won’t like my answer. I’m not one to walk around the mulberry bush. Well, a friend did say I need to take Diplomacy 101.

[@CareyBilley]

This was the only thing that Jasmine could do because her parents were in complete denial in regards to their endless favouritism, they just assumed that because Jasmine didn’t make a big stink she was okay with being constantly ignored, they were very wrong and ended up pushing both their daughters away. Good luck with your old age with no one caring for or about you.

[@antoinettebates244]

GREAT JOB JASMINE! Go forward and PROSPER!!

[@ponyfairyVania]

"Jasmine please we can fix this" you had eighteen years to fix this! The fact that nothing was done speaks volumes

[@jamesalvisii8491]

What a terrible parents, this is what happens when they bring favoritism in the family

[@js3599]

My half brothers great grandmother had a solution to ALL birthdays... EVERYBODY got EXACTLY the same thing EVERY YEAR on their birthdays... A birthday card, a crisp one dollar bill, and a stick of chewing gum... She was regular as clockwork... Age did not matter, first birthday, or your 100th... She NEVER missed a single birthday... EVER... NOBODY ever complained either... She NEVER forgot ANYBODY... Even my father, who was not even related to her at all, just her late grandson's widow's new husband, could always rely on that card coming in the mail on his birthday. She was NEVER late... Never early... ALWAYS on time... No exceptions... Did not stop until she passed away, when I was three years old... And yes, I got the same thing from her for each of those three birthdays too...

[@dspires501]

Don't anger the Unfavorite.

[@alexisclinton717]

Her grandmother is the only who remembers besides her friend. I can’t believe they forgot on purpose.

[@alanroberson9749]

Excellent story dudes!!

[@liezelbickle9430]

They claim she is ungrateful because she a single birthday party and all they wanted was Melissa Melissa Melissa instead. Jasmine deserves a birthday party at least once in her life, I would not have helped with their darling Melissa bullshit, I would have told them were they could shove it. How can you forget about one child and adore the other like that all her life and then be mad that she the one you never wanted, wants to be human like Melissa? Melissa didn't even give a dam! Disgusting.

[@mimiwhite1963]

Cute story but you forgot one essential part. Why did the Dad go along and want to do this when the it was the mother and sister that had this dynamic previously?Yet he was the one who was the most determined to keep up this behavior? Doesn't make sense

[@EmperorofToonsandBeasts]

Well, at least the favorite sister wasn't a heartless monster like most golden children in these stories. Give her some credit.

[@georgethomson111]

I am glad these sisters are closer now. I give you the final act: MAKING TWO BAD PARENTS DISAPPEAR!

[@JAWS_164]

"Equally" Yeah Right

[@ComeliaO7]

Never bother giving their daughter a birthday card and a cake for her birthday talking about she doesn’t like big celebration. How hard is it to go to Walmart and buy a damn cake and then go get her a card that said. my brothers and I all our birthdays are in April and we’re all a week apart. We at least get cards on our individual days.

[@dspires501]

No Communication!

[@Melissa-b5z6w]

I know how jasmine feels. My "mom" and "stepdad" and I use the term loosely EVERY year they make plans with my younger brothers and kid sister (I'm the oldest of 5 next is my kid sister then my 3 brothers). I'm NEVER invited and then I get it as second hand news after the festivities end or currently ongoing. I've begged and I've pleaded to be treated as a member of the family instead I have kid sister demonizing me by saying "it's all your fault you brought this on yourself". I'm 44yrs old and between my toxic "family" and the knuckle dragging idiot I've wasted the last 8yrs idk who's worse at killing me faster him or my toxic sh"tty family. So unless god willing I die in my sleep I'm stuck being the black sheep/ outcast. When it comes to my bday I to treat it as another day because it's pointless to see it as another mile stone. If it were up to me I'd be dead drunk I'm glad my 3 kids aren't around to see this. This in its entirety would break there hearts they deserve WAY better

[@tiny19890]

It feels like they think her birthday existed just like her sister and think she's not that much of a child of theirs. Would you cut off family over anything they've done in your life for someone else even if you're doing the right thing for your life?🤔🤨❓😱🎂🎁

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

This young lady is abused beyond belief, she is expected to do all the work, the abuse, the the golden child is all spoiled beyond belief.

[@petervaczovsky9211]

Leave, change your name and tell them you're an orphan from now on! Works every time!

[@basubenburns]

I have no sympathy for Melissa. Standing there saying she didn't know their parents were playing favorites. Had she ever attended or ask to help plan a birthday party for Jasmine, like Jasmine was asked by her parents. Melissa maybe self-absorbed but that doesn't mean she's not stupid. It was just finally out there in the open.