Yep, it’s my birthday and I can’t be happy about it. You’d figure by now that I’d be able to get over how other people perceive me or what they think about me, but quite honestly I don’t like for someone not to like me. I’m feeling rather depressed because I feel unliked, unloved, unappreciated, taken advantage of… No matter how hard I try, no matter what I do it never is good enough. I’m really feeling like I should just throw in the towel and just forget about everything.
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Happy birthday, and sorry you’re feeling down.
I’ve had that same feeling many times, and it sucks. Sorry you’re having it on this day of all days. I hope you can take your focus off the people who are being mean and put it onto the people who do care and love you for who you are. Hugs and best wishes.
Aww, sorry girl! Hang in there, and hope your day turns out to be fabulous!
Happy Birthday Crystal! BD blues got you down.You’re allowed! Been there many times. But my family snaps me out of it very quickly. Just my little ones smile and giggle when she say mommyyyyyyy I luv you or my hubbies out of the blue hug. Feel the love with family or eat dark chocolate (LOL!)and you’ll be ok.
Oh and I like you even through I only know you thru cyber space.
Dear Crystal, don’t worry about what others think…you will never please everyone. Just stay true to God…..what He thinks is the only thing that matters. You are an amazing young lady who is married to a wonderful man. Stay focused on the things that really matter……your family! Enjoy your day!
GIRL BEEN THERE DONE THAT BUT IT TOO WILL PASS THE DEVIL ALWAYS TRIES NEW WAYS TO DESTROY YOU YOU ARE A VERY SMART AND TALENTED WOMAN WHO IS DOING GODS WORK WHO BETTER TO ATTACK HANG IN THERE WE THINK YOUR AWESOME
OH AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPER WOMAN , HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU LOL
You are so appreciated by so many of us that have never even met you! I love your website and depend on you!
Celebrate the life that God has given you. The one more year He made sure you had with your kids. We will get old and wrinkled and we will feel old and stuff, but honestly, I love 44 much better than 24! Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for you. I sure hope so. Count your blessings, one by one, and you will be encouraged. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweet Texas coupon saving woman!!! And sincerely…Thank you.
Hugs,
Penny
I know how you feel. But, you are loved by God. I really appreciate all the work you do on your blog. I agree with Penny and Tammy in everything that they said. As to those that are making you feel unappreciated, just put them in God’s hands and hope that someday they come to their senses.
Happy birthday! I appreciate you and the hard work you do on your blog. You have helped my family save so much money, and it’s also just fun to read! Always remember that God loves you unconditionally.
First of all Happy Birthday! It is my sister’s birthday today, too. I think birthdays can be rough and it is rare to have a great one. Many times it is just a let down.
I am sorry things are going that way for you. I have been feeling down also because our business is dead and I don’t know what is going to happen. Life can be rough and it is difficult, I know. I know I feel like a failure, too.
One thing I read on your husband’s blog was what he said about you “I am married to a human female named Crystal. One of the most amazing women that the species has ever produced. She is very giving, thoughtful, somewhat patient (she tends to wait on me alot for a number of reasons and scenarios and she can only be so patient), loving, and amazing mother, and my best friend.” So I think you are loved and appreciated by your husband and your children. Just some days are rough.
Hang in there. I am sure you are doing a great job. And do have a great day!
So sorry you’re feeling this way. I hope you find some way to celebrate your special day in your own way that makes you happy.
Happy Birthday! I definitely love all that you do here and I’m sorry that you’re feeling bogged down. Sounds like you need a little dose of Kathy Bates in Fried Green Tomatoes–I’m older and I have more insurance–post car bashing.
Happy Birthday!
I hope your day is going better sweetie!
that #$ poster could not of said it better. How true” if they are not trying to please you in return forget them and be thankful for the ones who do.No one is perfect and God does not exspect you to be. He blessed you with your family and he knows you are all you can be and wants you to enjoy your day. Happy Birthday Crystal>I’ve talked to you before & your a sweet person so don’t you forget that. BTW>I appreciate your blog & ALL ITS HARD WORK it gives us to enjoy
I’m so sorry you’re feeling down on your birthday. I really hope someone does something to surprise you and make the day up to you. Big hugs!
Happy Birthday Crystal!! Celebrate being alive and your beautiful life and family!
I’m sorry you are feeling down on your birthday! Sending big hugs! My sister turned 25 today so you both share a birthday! I just came home from a bday BBQ she had at her BF’s house. It was fun! You should get out and do something special OR do something to make you smile! ((HUGS)) Happy Birthday friend!!!
Happy Birthday. Wow, you’re feeling a lot of bummer feelings. I hope you realize that the people who come to your blog appreciate your hard work. I may not know you on a personal face to face level as just a reader of your blog, but I do care about you. I want only the best for you, and I’m sure others do too. I don’t know how to tell you to overcome all of your feelings, somehow each of us has to find that in ourselves. Yet, I can pray for you and I will. I’ll pray things in your life will improve and happiness will abound again. Please just hang in there and focus on the things that can and do bring you happiness.
Just turned 50 a couple weeks ago…the number doesnt mean anything to me, really. It is as you said…that inner thing just hounds you and wants you to be more, better…and to be loved, not “WRONG” or wronged. It really is a self perception thing. we are always harder on ourselves than what others can be. I am right there with ya! but you sound like an amazing mom, employee, wife…housekeeper. But even amazing doesnt mean perfect. You are good enough and never need the applause and complete love or redemption of others. Not even your husband and kids…it has to come inside you first. Enjoy those birthdays, Crystal. I cant believe where the last 20 years have gone!
Thanks so much for your kind words everyone!