I know it's only a birthday. I'm just wondering if I'm being sensitive or pathetic really. I haven't posted in aibu as I think the replies might tip me over the edge. I separated from husband last year. 2 small children. Times are rather stressful at the moment with him behaving very chaotically. I'm still in the family home. My family have been a big help and support. So it was my birthday at the weekend. I am not one for big celebrations or being the centre of attention but I do think it's nice to make an effort for their birthdays be it a lunch out, spa day, event tickets etc. The plans we made were altered and moved and in the end I said not to worry, (several people couldn't come, was ending up me babysitting everyone's kids basically) we'd do something another time. (I know this is unlikely. ) So that was that, I spent the dat with my small ones. It was nice, but I guess I end up feeling like an afterthought, or not thought at all as people can't make the tiniest effort. I don't expect lots of money to be spent. I guess I am feeling crappy all rou d and this really didn't help.