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It's my birthday and I've never felt more alone.

it's my birthday in a couple hours. I don't know if growing up means losing the spark of joy that surrounded birthdays, but the euphoria that was once present at birthdays are now gone. Tomorrow is also a school day, and it's a long and tough one at that. I'm just so tired. I don't even think my family members are trying, so why should I? I'm just exhausted beyond my limits anymore. I shouldn't have overestimated my own capabilities at a young age. I think I grew up too fast. I wish I could stay as someone that everybody takes care of. I don't want the responsibility anymore.

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User Profile: fossilfellow
fossilfellow July 21st, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverload I'm really sorry you're feeling this way.

You're not alone, and you truly matter. 🤍

Wishing you peace and comfort wherever you are 🤍 and may this year bring you lots of joy and beautiful memories 🍀 Happy early Birthday!! 🐾❤️ Sending lots of love your way! 💝

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 21st, 2025

@fossilfellow

Aw thank you so much, you're so sweet 💓 I wish you happiness too 🫶

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 July 21st, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverload

Happy birthday 💜💕

Life is tough and overwhelming at times and birthdays can trigger things, but ultimately, every birthday we have, is a celebration, not of getting older, but if being here, being healthy sbd we shouldn't let them pass. You matter and so does your birthday and a great excuse for ice-cream and cake 💜💕😁

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 22nd, 2025

@Amanda84

thank you so much <3 i really appreciate you

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 July 22nd, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverload

A pleasure 💕💜

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User Profile: GoBlue
GoBlue July 21st, 2025

First of all Happy Birthday. Second, I am so sorry that this day isn't bringing you happiness but frustration, and depression. Any holiday or celebration can bring loneliness and you are not alone feeling this way. Know that you have found a very supportive place to be and you are brave for posting your feelings and troubles!! I will send hugs, wishes and prayers that things get better for you.

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 22nd, 2025

@GoBlue

Thank you so much for your well wishes and prayers <3 I wish you a happy life too <3

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User Profile: azureAcres1605
azureAcres1605 July 21st, 2025

Sorry you are feeling overloaded. It might be helpful to relax your mind with some meditation or deep breathing. That helps me. Afterwards I think more clearly and am able to see the big picture instead of getting lost in unimportant details

❤️

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 22nd, 2025

@azureAcres1605

Thank you so much for everything and the advice, I will definitely use it well <3

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User Profile: azureAcres1605
azureAcres1605 July 22nd, 2025

You are welcome. 😊

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 23rd, 2025

Happy late birthday! We love you <3

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 24th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

Thank you so much <3 Words cannot express my gratitude <3

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 24th, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverload

Awww <3

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User Profile: RainbowRosie
RainbowRosie July 25th, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverloa

Aww…Wishing you a Happy Birthday…..🥳 you need cake! 

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 25th, 2025

@RainbowRosie

Aw thank you so much for the birthday message! <3 Ily and have a great day ahead! >3

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 25th, 2025

You can have cake after your birthday. We won’t tell. ;) <3

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User Profile: WellsFiction
WellsFiction July 25th, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverload I hope you had an amazing birthday! We care about you. Have a wonderful day friend.  BTW what is your favorite ice cream flavor :)

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 27th, 2025

@WellsFiction

Aw thanks so much, I really appreciate everyone on this platform <3 <3 <3  Thank you for the well wishes, I hope you have a great day too! OOo, interesting question, I like Earl Grey Tea ice cream, it tastes super rich and yummy. How about you?

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 27th, 2025

There’s an earl grey tea ice cream??? O.O

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 27th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

yessss omg it's so good, especially because I adore tea :)))) An ice cream store in my neighbourhood serves it with a warm waffle and it's absolutely mind-blowing. 

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 27th, 2025

Ooh, warm waffles sound good <3

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User Profile: WellsFiction
WellsFiction July 27th, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverload Oh I've not heard of that flavor, but sounds tasty. I cookies and creme most of all.

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 28th, 2025

Wells!!! Where have you been??? I haven’t seen you in ages *big bear hugs*

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User Profile: WellsFiction
WellsFiction July 28th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425 Hi friend! I'm always around, lurking in the shadows haha. Good to hear from you. Hope life is treating you well(hugs)

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 31st, 2025

Awww you should come and hang with us more <3 You’re an amazing person! <3

I got my hair cut short, and I also now have a reading nook and a book drawer! <3

What about you??? <3

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User Profile: WellsFiction
WellsFiction July 31st, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425 Oh very cool!. I don't need a haircut yet, but it's getting longer in the front.

I'm going for my driver's test in August! Also learning how to publish ebooks :)

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 28th, 2025

@WellsFiction

oooooh the classic cookies and cream sounds super scrumptious as well! I totally get your choice :)))

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User Profile: WellsFiction
WellsFiction July 28th, 2025

@SeparationAnxietyOverload Thank you. I also like mint and butter pecan. Butter pecan was my grandpa's favorite I've heard.

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 27th, 2025

Did we make your birthday better? <3

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 28th, 2025

@jesusredeemedme2425

ofccc, you guys are the sweetest <3 <3 <3

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425
jesusredeemedme2425 July 31st, 2025

We try hehe <3

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User Profile: DryRain16
DryRain16 July 28th, 2025

Honestly, my last 5 or more birthdays were all extra chill and with me just minding my business alone in quiet. I hate my birthdays, and not because i hate people or something, but because those around me think that they have to act in a certain way, so they do what they think they should. But in the process, they force themselves to give me attention and instead of giving me attention, they give their own act attention, and so i feel like a divinised statue, and even get blamed if i act as if i don't like it. Although i think it should be obvious i don't, because no one is celebrating me, but the fact that their son lived another year. So basically, no one is minding or caring about me during that event. Only about themselves and the whole thing. I'm just there for show...

So... don't worry. Your birthday should be just a day of weekend if you ask me. Maybe along a friend or partner, or even family if you get along them well.

User Profile: amiableCamp3259
amiableCamp3259 July 28th, 2025

Hey

Wish you a very happy birthday dear!

You are never alone you deserve everything in life….just don’t complicate it by thinking too much…..go easy on yourself

Life plays different seasons with us…..whatever you are going through will not be there for long…..you are important and loved…. May god give you immense love and abundance

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User Profile: SeparationAnxietyOverload
SeparationAnxietyOverload OP July 30th, 2025

@amiableCamp3259

thank you <3

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