A humbled happy birthday.

I am humbled once again. Today is my 26th birthday and no one really cares. I know birthdays kind of lose their significance over time, but it feels good to be thought of or to get those “happy bday” messages on FB. I didn’t really get any of that today.

I don’t have many people in my life, but I’m beyond grateful for those who have stuck around - and those people know who they are.

Today, I didn’t hear from my parents, sibling, or 85% of the “friends” who said they’d “always be there”. I have plenty in life, a happy family, a roof over our heads, food on our plates.. but despite that.. to be forgotten still stings. That saying “most people don’t really care, they’re just curious” rings true today.

In all reality, I’m grateful to be alive, I’m grateful for all that I have, but I’m surprised to learn how easy it is for some to turn their backs on you. It puts a lot into perspective and I’m going forward a little wiser than before.

I really hope this doesn’t come off as bitter or seem like im throwing myself a pity party. It’s just a very humbling realization and to be frank, it does hurt a bit. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t sad.

These are the valuable lessons that life teaches us. Be grateful for those you have, and don’t think twice about those who don’t care.

Thanks for listening. I’m guna go eat a cupcake now lol.