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.
Parents-in-Law. What do/did you call them?