Birthdays are supposed to be special, right? A day where the people we care about take a moment to celebrate us, to make us feel like we matter. But here I am, another year older, and no one has remembered. Not a single “Happy Birthday” text, no calls, not even a Facebook reminder post.
It’s funny how something as small as birthday wishes can weigh so heavily. We tell ourselves it’s no big deal, but deep down, it stings when it seems like the world has forgotten. Especially when you’ve always been that person who never misses a birthday, making sure to send that text or call to brighten someone’s day. It makes you wonder—does it really matter to them the way it matters to me?
I woke up today hoping for some warmth, maybe a few sweet words to start my day, but instead, I’m sitting here with a strange heaviness in my heart. I’ve tried to brush it off, but the silence is loud. You start second-guessing everything, from your friendships to your own worth. Did I expect too much? Am I overreacting? Should birthdays even be that important?
But here’s the thing: it is okay to feel hurt when no one remembers. It’s okay to want to feel celebrated, to feel like your existence is recognized and appreciated, even for just one day. There’s no shame in that. It’s not about grand gestures or expensive gifts. Sometimes, it’s just about a little acknowledgment. A reminder that someone thought of you.
I’m learning, though, that self-love is something we must nurture, even when it feels like the world has forgotten. Maybe today is about giving myself that love and acknowledgment, even if it doesn’t come from others. Maybe it’s about embracing the day with kindness towards myself—doing something I enjoy, treating myself to something that makes me happy, and finding peace in my own company.
And if you’re reading this, and you’re feeling the same way today—or any day—just know that you matter. Your birthday is important. You are important. Even if no one else says it, you deserve to be celebrated, not just today, but every day.
So, here’s a little birthday wish for both of us: 🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉. Let’s make this day ours, even if it’s just in the quiet moments, because we deserve to feel special.