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Lonely on my birthday

heretic
heretic
It's my birthday, I'm 52, I have no friends except for a few on DS.
I spent the whole day alone, which isn't unusual for me, but
today was especially hard. I hope this next year is better than
the last one. If anyone wants to chat just message me, Thanks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry you were alone on your birthday. Wishing you a Happy Birthday! Hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
On my 54th birthday I was recently divorced and depressed 'cause there was no one celebrating my day. I decided that day that I would never depend on any one else to make my day fun. From then on, I took charge of my birthdays by planning what I wanted to do on my 55th. I tossed around ideas all year and had a ball.

The ideas grew and others wanted to join me. Fine with me as long as I knew I was still in charge of celebrating my own life. First thing I did, was change my birthday month from winter to fall. I've always hated my dreary winter birthday, but have always loved the crisp air of autumn and fall leaves, so all my friends and family switched over to October at my request. All the government agencies still have me down for the winter birthday, of course, but who cares about them when it comes to celebrating?

Girl, over the years, I've gone up in hot air balloons, ridden in a helicopter to visit a lighthouse, paddled a canoe across a pristine lake, hiked new trails with gal pals, gone out to eat in new restaurants, attended an opera, and made many wonderful memories I look back upon now that I am nearing 70 with failing health. I can't do as much anymore, but I still celebrate myself! If not me, who?

Kick up your heels with ideas you may have never thought of before. Nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain.
P00hbear
P00hbear
Absolutely great advice from whatsnew2day. I too, make my own birthdays - if I don't do anything, neither will anyone else. Rather than let it go by unnoticed, I plan my own parties. Everyone has pretty much gotten used to me doing that though it is unusual. Point being, I have to be proactive, or it will pass me by, I hope you feel better and maybe this Is something to think about for next year...
mycroftt
mycroftt
Hope that you got through it ok,,,, today I feel like crap but struggling though as I can,,

neil
billwfriend
billwfriend
sorry I missed your birthday Heretic...huggles from STL MO and big birthday wishes for better year next year to grow on!
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