To be so bloody upset that nobody remembered my birthday?

[Agerbilatemycardigan]

It's not a landmark birthday or anything, but I'm sitting here in tears about the lack of..well..anything. Not even a text from my kids.

I lost my job a few weeks ago and have been very down about it. I have always had something to get up for on a morning, but am at this moment sitting in bed in my hideous fluffy purple dressing gown, wondering if I really am so insignificant.

Should I just accept that now I'm older, my birthdays shouldn't be celebrated?

happy birthday

I am in a similar boat,the only person that actually said happy birthday to me was my daughter and my other half.My other half was the only person i got a gift from. My birthday was a movie night at home with my other half.I appreciate my other half so much without him i wouldn't have anything at all .

I know roseseteapot it sucks doesn't it I'm really glad you've got your OH and daughter.

I'm feeling a bit better now. Had a text from a friend this evening who assumed that I'd be out celebrating. When I told her what had happened, she asked me over and gave me a couple of gifts. One for my birthday and one as an apology for her puppy peeing on me the day before

Happy birthday Gerbil and saggy!

Glad you've had a lovely evening Gerbil. She sounds like a great friend to have.

with candles for both of you, a birthday glass of and and non-cadburys

That's a nice way to have ended the day, despite your earlier disappointments.

Glad your friend and her puppy (!) were able to provide birthday cheer

Happy birthday, pleased to hear your day improved x