Normally birthdays are really special to me but this year it’s a reminder of how unimportant I am to the people I care about most. Every birthday I’m usually greeted with a card, balloons, flowers, cake or a dinner and this year I didn’t even get a hug from my family. I got a Snapchat story from my sister, a brief happy birthday from my mom, and a late “happy bday sorry I forgot to tell you this morning” from my bf. And that’s it.

I always go all out for my family: decorating their rooms, making breakfast for everyone, or buying a really nice gift. I didn’t expect presents but just something to show that they care…it’s any other day for them…