I always struggle with birthdays, this year is a big one and obviously things are different with Covid. It's a day where I wish I could be spoiled, feel I'm important to people and matter, that I'm special and valued for being me.
I didnt get these feelings from my childhood as I was abused, so my birthday is a reminder of my past.
This wont happen so it is down to me to make my day nice. How can I do this in lockdown when i can't travel anywhere?
I'll buy ready made food, which I never buy, as I'm not cooking or cleaning on my birthday.
A nice walk is weather dependent but it may make me feel lonely.
Any other ideas? Perhaps a nice book I can curl up with.
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Just do whatever takes your fancy, and 'Happy Birthday'
; just to get you started
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Im sorry this has happened to you ineedamum.
It might cheer you up and make the day special if you have lots of nice things delivered to you on the day?
Perhaps some flowers, a special piece of jewellery or scent?
Maybe a nice leather bound book to keep as a diary?
Something luxurious that you wouldn't normally consider.
As you say this is a special birthday so plan something for a later date, and take pleasure in the planning.
Happy birthday and best wishes
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