My birthday is next week. Givin up on expecting people to care.
Last year was my golden birthday. I planned a hike got a vegan cake so my vegan friend could partake and invited 6 or 8 people. Everyone had plenty notice of the plans and it was on a day everyone had off. Well half the girls diddnt remember i guess no communication. Only one showed and ultimately i ended up removing all the others from my life or just shutting down in general. I dreamed of my golden birthday since i was a kid i had all the decor and party favors ready. It really broke me. Ive really shut down and isolated since then i have a few new friends i meet up for coffee with. Ive bassicly just ignored the fact that one said she was gonna come and then dissnt show no comminication and im extra hurt this year being her bridesmaid for her wedding 4 days before my birthday and knowing she will be on her honey moon on my birthday. Historically shes never come through on Prioritizing my birthday.
One of my new friends and i made plans and she suggested my birthday as the day of the week to meet not knowing it was my birthday. I invited 2 other new friends to join for the day too. Inside i just feel really sad and lonely knowing historically noones ever showed up for me for something that does mean something to me. I always want to celebrate and feel close to people and when noone shows up it reaffirms how small and lonely my circle really is.
I want to enjoy my birthday this year but i feel like imma say absolutely nothing and just give up. Last year was so heart breaking i cant get that back.