My birthday is in a few days, I am trying to celebrate myself and all my accomplishments this year on my own. Lately tho I’ve been feeling a little down bc I have no one to celebrate with me, I’m getting to the age where I don’t want to continue to be alone but it’s not something I can control and I keep getting myself down about it a lot.

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Happy birthday!! You should absolutely celebrate you - what makes you happy? DO THAT!! Treat yourself to something special - even if it’s as simple as watching s movie and ordering take out.

Learning to be your own best friend is a good thing! We all go thru periods in life where we are alone - it doesn’t mean it’s permanent - but if and when it does happen it’s a good opportunity to remind ourselves how great we are! The more we love ourselves the more others will be drawn to that energy.

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I have never been one to celebrate anything involving myself and hate attention but recently I have found that I am missing out on making memories and doing something to remember milestones. I hope you do choose to do something for you whether it’s buying something, going out or ordering in dinner, buying your own cake, a day at the spa, etc! Don’t feel sad or ashamed of doing things alone. Enjoy the moment and make the most of it! I have recently started to celebrate myself as well and only wish I had started doing it sooner! Happy Birthday:)

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Happy birthday!!
I’m in the same boat.
Honestly, you’re doing great!
I learn that If there are people on this planet who truly cares and loves us, we are not alone

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Also I just got out of a situationship and that’s not helping

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Happy birthday

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Spa day! Happy birthday!

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