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Hi, I'm flying home for my birthday (moved out of state for work, then lost my job, and been unemployed for 4 months). My mom asked what I would like her to make me for my birthday dinner, and I have no clue what to ask for. I'm just at a loss because I don't know what I like. I'm not picky, but if left to my own devices would eat mueslix for months at a time. I hate feeling attention, and worst of all pity... But that is the primary feeling when I return to my mothers home. I feel lost and trapped, as more if my life falls through my fingers like a hand desperately grasping into dry sand. Everything feels wrong and I hate that I agreed to come home at all.

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 9 points 2 months ago (8 children)

"I'm not picky Mom, but thanks so much for asking."

[–] Zugyuk@lemmy.world 34 points 2 months ago (6 children)

Too late on that one, I'm not thinking straight. Replied with "can you make me something that you enjoy making?"

[–] Deestan@lemmy.world 21 points 2 months ago

That's the best response, imho

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 2 months ago

Yeah dude, you crushed it

[–] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago

That's a pretty good answer tho

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago

That's a good answer and an honest one. Hopefully she'll be receptive.

[–] AndrewZabar@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

That’s actually a terrific response! Kudos.

[–] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

Damn. You did better than I would have. Lol.

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