I do not apologize for the heart attack the title may or may not have induced

  • Oka@sopuli.xyz
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    5 days ago

    My mom just handed me a package yesterday (we live together currently) I was not expecting. “Its from your cats, for father’s day.”

    What.

    I dont think much thought was put into it
    • The shirt was customizable
    • I have 2 cats
    • One of the cats on the shirt was orange instead of Black/brown
    • The other cat’s name was misspelled (she asked me after she ordered it)
    • Shirt size was 2 sizes too small (she handles my laundry)
    • Pretty sure there’s no exchanges on custom shirts

    Something tells me she saw a Facebook ad for the shirt and bought it on a whim. Im still having trouble processing getting the shirt I didn’t ask for, and tbh, I probably wouldn’t even wear.

    Im not ungrateful. I appreciated the thought, but I wish she would have asked if getting a gift for the holiday was ok, my shirt size, or maybe if I even liked the design.

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      4 days ago

      That’s sweet actually. It’s like she’s saying, “I don’t need to pressure you for grandkids, I’m happy with grandkitties. I’m proud you’re a good Cat Dad.”

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        4 days ago

        I appreciate the positive vibes. She has given that impression. The gift was kind of just out of left field.

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        4 days ago

        Stating my feelings is how I can portray them across the internet. I understand your point though. I am cynical. My upbringing was poor. My mom wasn’t in my life for most of it. I appreciate the gift, but I wish it had been presented differently.