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Feeling more then a bit blurgh tbh

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suki1964 · 23/08/2025 21:50

Come the morning I shall be 61

Its not the age that's killing me, Im so grateful Ive lived this long

Only these past few days, Im getting a bit pissed off

My Birthday is the August Bank holiday. As a child we were on holiday so maybe my birthday would be an ice cream - cos we were on holiday and that was the big thing. Then I was a young woman finding my way in life, then a marriage and (step ) kids ( so birthdays went past again )

I had a big birthday party for my 50'th - great fun -but no more big pee ups

I live with DH and elderly mother Apparently with me being on this earth 60 + years , mother doesn't have a clue what to buy or give me. Id rather nothing than something she thinks I may like

DH - well Ive found the plastic wrap from a card lying so I guess Ive a card at least

You know what is the saddest is, I actually dont expect anything more

( Posting this not for posts, just cos in Im raging, yet totally accepting . yet beginning to wise up and collecting my thoughts )

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lovethenights · 23/08/2025 22:01

Hi op happy birthday to you.
I dont know what to say but i kind of feel what your saying.
Its like we just plot on in life and except it.
Sad really.
Today just like you im feeling downish i was fine all day till about an hour ago dont know why either.

SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 23/08/2025 22:04

Sod them all.

Say thank you for card etc in the morning. And go out. Do stuff you love.

I had a recent birthday. I didn’t want to hang out for insincere best wishes etc especially from my abusive 20 year old son. So I graciously accepted all birthday wishes in the morning and then slipped away for the day. TBF nobody really noticed.

Maybe do the same? Treat yourself like a queen.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 23/08/2025 22:29

Happy birthday op ❤️

Order yourself a slap up meal from a michelin star restaurant, collect it and take it home to eat in bed with a bottle of expensive wine

Watch a good boxset

The people in your home might be shite at celebrating you, but i'm sure you've given so much to the world, thay can't be quantified by them anyway

❤️

suki1964 · 23/08/2025 22:45

OH wow

Other posters getting it - THANKYOU

I dont want or need grand gestures , just an acknowledgement that Im here, that I cook, clean and care and love. That I exist

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