I hope for your sake this isn’t true, but I grew up in a house that’s similar so I get it. From 12-17 I didn’t get a “happy birthday.” At 17 I moved out to school. It was the best thing I ever did, I found new people who loved me and more importantly I figured out how to love me. You’ve got three years left hun, just concentrate on school, get the loans if you have to, and go. Or, if you want trade school do that instead, but again, you’ve only got three more years hun, and then you’re out, and you can buy all the damn cake you deserve.

Happy Birthday OP

Funnily enough.. There are places where you can eat dogmeat in China.

"TIFU by making my girlfriend laugh?"

No probably about it. Who the fuck let’s their parents do that? At the very least sneak your twin a piece of cake on either your “birthday” or the actual day. Sounds like the twin is pretty shitty too. As for the parents, I hope their golden daughter enjoys taking care of them when they are older. I don’t usually go straight for cut them off when you’re gone (I have a complicated relationship with my parents, and I get things aren’t always black and white) but in this case, it’s only 3 years hun and then you can go off to school and meet new people who love you for you. I’m so sorry OP.

Damn bro, idk if I could ever move on after such a colossal FU. I hope you can cope all your life with such a devastating fail.

Or in the case of his tattoo - dick read.

You deserve better.

Work with your counselor on what you need to do to be in a position to get out, build a life for yourself and get away from these people.

Pretty sure blackmailing is illegal almost everywhere

Seriously, I'm a broke as heck uni student and I want to buy this girl her damn hair clips! It's one thing if they don't have money to buy her present, but when it's literally because they spent too much on her sibling, and openly say as much? Plus, as pointed out, they're not expensive.

And the fat-shaming?? Far out. No wonder she has issues with eating and depression. They might think they're helping (in some twisted way), but they're doing the exact opposite. I've dealt with an eating disorder, and that's the kind of thing that would have sent me spiralling right back into it. I'm so angry and sad after reading this. I'm so sorry OP, you have every damn right to be upset. Even if you didn't, they saw you, their CHILD crying because of their awful behaviour, and shamed you for it... that ain't right

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Apologize to them in person.

That will knock their socks off!!

Happy birthday OP!!! If you ever need a gentle support, please visit r/MomForAMinute 🤗

You’re gonna go far in life. Keep it up.

I bet you’re better looking than you think or feel. You made the right choice! Good on you

Fucking hell, what a horrible thing to say to your own family. Happy birthday OP

Fucking hell, Happy birthday. Families can be assholes sometimes.

How does someone posts feet pics ironically? One tive? Ok, but regularly? Ahah

Spoken like a true pro lol, thank you

Happy birthday! My family was not the nicest when I was growing up too, and it kinda made birthdays suck for me well after I was living on my own. But please don't let them shape your view of your birthdays, present and future alike, go do something you enjoy <3

Happy birthday, honey! Your family is toxic to you and they are unbelievably biased. It is SO totally not your fault. And you are right in expecting them to love you. But maybe it's time to also realize they won't live up to what they should be. Chin up, try not to let what they say get to you. Take all the professional help you need, and try to make friends who support you. You don't need many, even one can make a world of difference. When you doubt life, remember, you braved all these years because there's still fight left in you. Keep going. There are so many good things that you have to yet do and see. Happy birthday again, and hugs!

Happy birthday.

My childhood was like this.

I left at 16 and never looked back

Hahaha that would be funny!!!

30 gifts?? This sounds like it could be an alternate universe to Harry Potter. I'm so sorry kid, that's awful and I'm so proud of you for the progress you've made but remember skinny does not always equal healthy. Don't let them shame you into hurting yourself beautiful. I hope much better days are in your future.

I'm so sorry, they are emotionally abusive and treating you horribly! It's totally unacceptable. This is 100% their f*ck up and not yours. You are worthy of love, care and an awesome birthday.

Some practical solutions: Do you have any friends whose parents you can talk to about all this (not just this incident, buy in general how they treat you)? Can you stay at a friend's house for a while? Can you talk to any relatives or teachers whom you trust? You might even want to consider getting in touch with social services.

I'd also recommend getting a part-time job if you can, and each pay check is one step closer to freedom!

Also, happy birthday! If I knew you irl I'd give you cake, presents and a big hug❤️ you deserve all the best. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Stay strong, and know that reddit has your back!

If you make an Amazon wish list we can buy you the stuff you wanted and deserved. Be sure to make your address private and the items can be shipped to you without giving away your address to internet strangers.

Btw: your family sucks and I wish you'll know that your self-worth should never be measured by their behavior and their attitude towards you.