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Birthdays are often considered special, a time to be surrounded by loved ones, receive warm wishes, and celebrate another year of life. Yet, for many, these expectations can turn into moments of disappointment when reality does not match the ideal. Today is my birthday, and rather than feeling joy and connection, I find myself overwhelmed with a sense of loneliness. There are no friends around to celebrate with me, no messages flooding my phone, and it leaves me wondering why the day feels so empty. The Weight of Expectations Birthdays carry a unique weight. From a young age, we are conditioned to believe that they should be filled with balloons, cake, and the love of friends and family. But life isn’t always like that....