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I get it 100%.

I was not celebrated by my family growing up and when I got married it continued. My former MIL only gave me cards once i had produced a grandchild.

My son was born 3 days before my birthday, so he got all the birthday parties, cakes etc and 3 days later nothing for me. I certainly did not need another cake in the house, but no cards, not even ones the kids made, nothing.

It hurts, it really hurts., No matter what we do for ourselves that day.

I knew no one was going to celebrate my 50th, so I took myself to Las Vegas and saw Elton John, a circus and had an incredible meal out.

Having a lack of friends is hard too. I was always told by my Mum that nobody would ever been my friend and I was unlovable. It is very hard for me to maintain friendships or hold onto multiple ones at a time. My last friendship ended last year.

After 6 years of my being there for her, (moves, illness,cancer scare, hospitalizations, family matters) the one time I needed support I was ghosted. Calls were not returned, texts remained unanswered. It makes it hard to open up to another friendship when the last one caused so much pain.
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LMRLMR Jan 2022
I’m really glad you took it upon yourself to celebrate your birthday!! I’m really sorry that your ‘friend’ ghosted you. Some people are takers. Friendships thrive on give and take.
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Hello! We all need to love ourselves first and happiness comes from within. The birthday celebration you gave your self sounds wonderful. Im sorry that others are not available or aware. From 40 on I have done something special for myself on each milestone. Any card or greeting or gift is a bonus. As you continue to involve yourself socially in small steps maybe ask someone if they would celebrate your birthday with you. Make it as socially easy as possible. Go to a movie, walk through a park, get an ice cream cone! Here’s to you! Happy birthday!
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