Birthday Blues

[40soontobe]

I turn 40 next week.
Birthdays have always been a disappointment but I can feel it building already this year.
I am a single mum struggling financially so not in a position to treat myself.
Kids are too young to arrange anything and after a lighthearted chat earlier, don't even remember the date of my birthday.
No real close friends to speak of.
NC with family for a number of reasons.

Despite not having a partner, friends or family, I am a good person. I've just made really really crap decisions and let the wrong people in.

How do I get over the crushing disappointment of yet another year, another birthday, a milestone one passing by with nothing to celebrate and nothing to look forward too?

Please help if you can, thank you x

Could walk past without sending a huge hug your way. Your situation sounds tough. And birthdays are perfect reminders of what we don't have that we think we should and that we deserve. If I were you, on my birthday I'd buy myself a nice bottle of something, a really tasty takeaway/micro meal, and just watch a good film. SO many people can't bear to celebrate birthdays and actively hate them, you are not alone in feeling like you just want the day to pass. But also, be made a fuss of. Make a fuss of yourself. You're doing well at life xx

*couldn't!

Cake and nibbles around the table with the kids
Give em a fiver send them round the shop to buy you some chocs etc

Get them involved don't sulk get organised and enjoy your day op
Valuable lesson for them