BIRTHDAY BLUES

But for some of us, birthdays can be a stark reminder of unmet expectations, dreams deferred, and the feeling that we’re not where we “should” be by now.

Whether it’s career milestones, relationships, personal growth, or just a different vision of life, the gap between expectation and reality can be painful, leaving us feeling like we’ve fallen short.

And so, we cry. We grieve the idealized versions of ourselves that didn’t quite materialize as we had hoped, we grapple with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, and we sit heavily under the dense weight of it all.

I’ve spent my fair share of birthdays crying, filled with sadness, falling into the rabbit hole of regret.

It’s helpful to remember that feeling this way doesn’t mean we are ungrateful or broken, it’s what makes us human. Life rarely goes according to plan, and it’s okay to mourn lost dreams and deep regrets.
It’s a necessary step towards healing.

At the same time, we can also recognize that we are each a gorgeous work-in-progress:
always growing, always evolving, and always moving forward, even when it seems like we’re standing still.

So, if you find yourself feeling low on your birthday, allow the space to feel it. Honor your emotions, give yourself some grace, and remind yourself that you are enough, just as you are in this moment. Your worth isn’t tied to how far you’ve come or how fast you got there.

Your journey is your own, and it’s still unfolding.
On your birthday, and every day. ❤️