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sweet 16th

hi,
it's my sixteenth birthday next friday and i'm feeling pretty down about it.
two of my sisters cant come to my birthday dinner, all my friends keep cancelling and telling me they "have" to meet up with their boyfriends/other friends. i've looked forward to this since May. everyone keeps cancelling and plans keep falling through. one of my friends told me she hasnt even thought about me at all over the summer.

i feel pretty sad - this is supposed to be a big moment but it just feels swept under the rug and uncared for.

Reply 1

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by greendaygurl1039
hi,
it's my sixteenth birthday next friday and i'm feeling pretty down about it.
two of my sisters cant come to my birthday dinner, all my friends keep cancelling and telling me they "have" to meet up with their boyfriends/other friends. i've looked forward to this since May. everyone keeps cancelling and plans keep falling through. one of my friends told me she hasnt even thought about me at all over the summer.
i feel pretty sad - this is supposed to be a big moment but it just feels swept under the rug and uncared for.
Aww, bless you. ☹️
It's unfortunate that you have bad friends because no one should miss your sweet 16 birthday party , they are trying to avoid you .
However, spending time with your family might be better than celebrating with fake friends.
I wish you a very happy birthday ❤️ from a virtual friend!

Reply 2

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by Alm_xo
Aww, bless you. ☹️
It's unfortunate that you have bad friends because no one should miss your sweet 16 birthday party , they are trying to avoid you .
However, spending time with your family might be better than celebrating with fake friends.
I wish you a very happy birthday ❤️ from a virtual friend!

thank you :smile:
i dont have the best family structure either, i hope it's at least okay.

Reply 3

Wait, do people have friends?

Reply 4

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by Azzy88
Wait, do people have friends?

I don't think I would even call my "friends" friends.

Reply 5

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by greendaygurl1039
I don't think I would even call my "friends" friends.

Wait, do you have people? 🙂 I have none.

Reply 6

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by Azzy88
Wait, do you have people? 🙂 I have none.
Aw I'm sorry to hear that! I am here for you

Reply 7

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by greendaygurl1039
thank you :smile:
i dont have the best family structure either, i hope it's at least okay.

I m so sorry! You can't control other people's schedules, but you can control how you choose to celebrate! Remember, your birthday is a big deal! Don't let anyone make you feel otherwise. Take charge and create a memorable day, even if it's different from what you originally planned!

Happy (almost) 16th birthday!

Reply 8

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by greendaygurl1039
Aw I'm sorry to hear that! I am here for you

🙂🙂🙂Cool

Reply 9

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by Azzy88
🙂🙂🙂Cool


What is wrong with you? What a weirdo honestly this isn’t oppression olympics dont make this ab you

Reply 10

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by Anonymous
What is wrong with you? What a weirdo honestly this isn’t oppression olympics dont make this ab you


I fell out with all of my friends a month before my 16th birthday and I haven’t got a good fam either!! But i’m 18 now and my 18th was so much better!! honestly I’d suggest to just do something little but fun with even just one or two friends and ignore the rest you don’t need them to be happy

Reply 11

im so sorry, it sounds like you’re going through a rough time 😕 i hope you have a lovely birthday when it comes around. try to focus on the family and friends that are going to be there and have a great time with them - they’re making time for you and they want you to have a good birthday, which shows they’re the people you should value the most. try not to let the other friends not being there spoil your memory of your 16th! be kind to yourself - maybe buy yourself a gift or do some self-care activities on the day. you’re worth the effort!! take care 🙂

Reply 12

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by greendaygurl1039
hi,
it's my sixteenth birthday next friday and i'm feeling pretty down about it.
two of my sisters cant come to my birthday dinner, all my friends keep cancelling and telling me they "have" to meet up with their boyfriends/other friends. i've looked forward to this since May. everyone keeps cancelling and plans keep falling through. one of my friends told me she hasnt even thought about me at all over the summer.
i feel pretty sad - this is supposed to be a big moment but it just feels swept under the rug and uncared for.
Dang it sucks when this happens to ppl, you can spend time with your family and try to focus on yourself its a day for you don't let anyone change that 🙂 Happy early birthday tho <3

Reply 13

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by Anonymous
What is wrong with you? What a weirdo honestly this isn’t oppression olympics dont make this ab you

Lmaoo

Reply 14

Original post
by greendaygurl1039
hi,
it's my sixteenth birthday next friday and i'm feeling pretty down about it.
two of my sisters cant come to my birthday dinner, all my friends keep cancelling and telling me they "have" to meet up with their boyfriends/other friends. i've looked forward to this since May. everyone keeps cancelling and plans keep falling through. one of my friends told me she hasnt even thought about me at all over the summer.
i feel pretty sad - this is supposed to be a big moment but it just feels swept under the rug and uncared for.

It’s YOUR birthday so although it may be hard to celebrate without your friends, siblings ect. Your birthday is about you, so if you decide to celebrate by yourself maybe it may even be more meaningful to you! Happy early 16th birthday!

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