Question:
No one wished me happy birthday- not even my family?
Joe
2011-02-17 08:27:41 UTC
Yesterday was my birthday and no one even acknowledged it. Not my "friends" and not even my f***** family. The most devastating part of it is that my sister has a birthday two days after mine and my own parents are throwing her a party. It feels like a big FU. I know as adults things like this shouldn't matter, but I feel devastated. I treat people with respect, am always nice, and extremely friendly. I know the best thing to do is put on a happy face and continue living, but I can't look at people that were my friends or family the same ever again. I'm thinking of packing up, leaving town, not telling anyone, and starting life over again somewhere far far away.

P.S. No never got into any drama or fights with my family or friends.
Fifteen answers:
anonymous
2011-02-17 08:29:49 UTC
Happy birthday brotha
?
2011-02-17 08:48:26 UTC
Oh Joe. Happy Birthday!

I know how you feel. I'm only 50 but my list of friends and family has gone down over the years. My immediate family has all passed on but I have nieces and nephews who don't even know when my birthday is. I get more cards from co-workers than anyone.

People forget, true. But I have also noticed that people care less than they used to. My last birthday my best friend of 26 years died the day after. Now I will always associate that time with missing her. (I will miss her anyway.)

I think you should just hold your head up and continue to be nice. Next year, do something nice for yourself, try being around people who care. I have made it a point in life to go do something I want -- go hiking in my favorite places and go have a nice dinner, regardless of what others have in mind for me.

But honestly, I don't know what's wrong with people anymore.
anonymous
2011-02-17 08:43:10 UTC
I can relate to what you are living. It isn't just about your birthday, it is about everyday. The birthday is just what put you over the edge. It happened to me too. In fact, I found out after 40 years that it was my sister who caused it all. She literally lied cheated stole and manipulated to turn my parents against me.

I left town over it as well, because I knew that I didn't want to be exposed to others who did not have my best interest at heart. If they are forgetting your birthday then what else are they doing behind your back that forgetting your birthday was a simple sign of their disrespect, and how much is going on that made them decide to celebrate your sisters life and not yours. You have to consider these things. I learned the hard way that my family doesn't deserve me. They left all my baby pictures at a rental house when I was three because there just wasn't enough room in the moving truck for them, they bought my sister a car at 16, and my sister in law a car at 18, and not only did I not get a car, but no one would even take me to the DMV to take my driving test, or even loan me a vehicle to take it in. Think about things and see if you aren't being done wrong on different levels, and they always have some lame excuse to cover themselves.

I did leave town, for six years then realized that they weren't going to push me away from the city I loved. I moved back with my two young kids, which no one gets to see, their own bad, and when they want to see me i blow them off. I don't need it, and neither do you. There will be people out in the world, away from your selfish family who will be your new family, and who chooses to show you affection and care, and you won't have to ask for it. I have seen the world away from my family and it is real and there are people who are kinder and gentler and who care that others have feelings.

Go find it for yourself if you can take care of yourself financially. Good Luck and Happy Birthday.
anonymous
2011-02-17 08:37:32 UTC
Aww, that stinks! Well, Happy Birthday Joe! Ask your family what's up and why they forgot your birthday. And, by the way, even though you are an adult, things like that still matter. As far as your friends, sometimes friends just forget. Try not to hold it against them. Your family, however, has some explaining to do.
Lindsay
2011-02-17 12:07:56 UTC
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JOE. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!



I know why you are angry and upset. On my birthday a year ago I woke up to my family gone with a note that said "Went to watch your brothers scrimmage then out to eat with friends. The cable man should be there to install the TV at 11 the appliances are coming around 4. You have to be home so you can't go anywhere. See you tonight." I didn't get one text message all day from any of my friends. (My birthdays during the summer). My only call was from my Grandma who Thank God remembered. I am sorry I feel your pain.
?
2011-02-17 08:32:06 UTC
Sorry that happened to you.

Maybe they r having a suprise party for you too. Maybe they didn't say happy birthday intentionally so that you would feel this way and then they could suprise you at the party.

I am being hopeful. That would be a pleasant suprise.

For what its worth, "I hope you have a happy belated birthday".
ChemoAngel
2011-02-17 11:13:50 UTC
Something's fishy...they may be planning a surprise party for you. Don't jump to conclusions just yet. If that is the case, and they are not throwing you a party, throw your own. :) That's what I would do. I'd send out invitations and the whole nine yards...make Them look dumb.
?
2011-02-17 09:14:59 UTC
I had a similar thing happen. Family met for lunch for my brother and sisters bday this past year, but nobody gathered for mine. They did tell me happy birthday though, at least, except my dad.



I hear you, it sucks. : (



Just try to forgive them, and know that you are not alone.
anonymous
2011-02-17 08:30:19 UTC
Happy Belated Birthday! Sometimes people just get so wrapped up in life that they forget important things at times, so don't hold it against them.
?
2011-02-17 08:30:50 UTC
Well then it is about time someone said Happy Birthday to you !
Lord Percy Fawcette-Smythe.
2011-02-17 08:39:40 UTC
Happy birthday Joe it has happened to me.
anonymous
2011-02-17 08:33:49 UTC
Tell the bitches how you feel!? Or yeah just leave thats really harsh

But give it two days as it might be a surprise party for you aswell!?
Aisy
2011-02-17 09:49:51 UTC
Pack up and start a new life! Then they won't take you for granted anymore!
Holly
2011-02-17 08:31:30 UTC
Confront them and ask them why
dude
2011-02-17 12:05:48 UTC
Can't say why

but

You should ask them

there maybe something that happened

you won't know if you don't ask



HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May your days get better!


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