It was my birthday and nobody remembered. I shouldn’t be upset because it’s been this way my whole life but I am (30F)
This sounds really pathetic but I had my 30th birthday a few days ago and I didn’t get anything at all.
I’m not a horrible person but I’ve never been popular. My work organized a card & collection for everyone else when they have a birthday or engagement or buying a house.
I thought this year I would get something. My manager knew it was my 30th so I was hopeful but I didn’t get anything.
I have no family or friends or partner (he ghosted me 6 months ago) so I’m used to celebrating alone. I decided to buy myself a theatre ticket to see a musical but I was so down about everything that I didn’t go.
I’m done with it all honestly. Another year gone and have nothing so there’s no point. I shouldn’t be upset but I am.
Netizens’ comments
Hey I was exactly like you a few years ago. No partner, friends didn’t really care about me, family were in a different country so it was like they didn’t exist.
I used to let birthdays and holidays go by because I felt so awkward trying to reach out to people. I was so lonely and it nearly killed me.
I don’t have any advice for you other than start small and change some of the small things that make you miserable.
For me that started with quitting my job and relocating, and then I made friends at my new job and things started slowly to get better.
Nowadays I’m in a happy relationship and have a small number of friends that I’m very dedicated to. Things do get better if you’re willing to make a change. DM me if you wanna talk.