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Most Hated Day Of My Life....

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J_trustno1

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Yes! It is my birthday, starting in 1 hr time at NZ time.

The story began on the day I was born where my father was unhappy at my birth because he wanted a "son" not a daughter. He felt miserable at my birth.

I used to wait for my birthday each year until I was 9 then I no longer waited for my birthday because on each birthday my father would create a huge fuss or argument with my mother. Or he would make me feel shit for not being "smart enough" and how I didn't do well in my mock exams or tests at Primary (we lived in India then). On my 10th birthday, close to diwali he strangled me because I asked him to bring "cottage cheese" from the market. He held a knife on my mum's throat.

On my 13th birthday I was unfortunately here in NZ. My birthday was celebrated at mum's narcissistic brother's restaurant with 50 people including relatives and his staff. He humiliated me on 13th birthday in front of everyone and called me a "donkey" for not being able to hold the cake knife correctly. Shit I can't control my tears :cry: :(.

On 14th birthday, there was more drama. Mum's younger sister refused to attend my birthday because she was "too busy" in her life and would rather have us celebrate according to time and date she is available.

On 15th birthday, my father was there. And you know, my birthday never that great when that man is there anyway. More arguments at home and fights.

I decided to not celebrate my 16th birthday because I hated the arguments and fights that happened at home. Sadly enough the bastard (mum's narcissistic bastard brother) I hate the most came to our house for lunch. When mum told him it's my birthday, he asked "Am I here for someone's funeral that that this place looks pathetic and ridiculous". According to him I was already dead on my birthday and he said some nasty shit in my language.

On 17th birthday, I didn't want to celebrate it again but mum's youngest sister insisted on coming and so did their bastard brother. It was hell and disastrous.

Ever since then, I stopped celebrating this day because it brought more hate, anxiety and unease to my life. I grew up hating my birthday and each year I cried for being born on this planet. Mum's middle sister (Pedophile's wife) and my grandparents would forcefully come to our house without invitation to give me birthday money as if I asked for it! I grew more and more hate for them and my birthday. My same father calls on my birthday every year just to show how much of a great father he is despite all the domestic abuse, verbal abuse and emotional abuse and providing us no financial support. He expects me to respect him despite all the hate he's given in my life.

Every year I cry on this day and feel like how much of a failure I am. I am 28 in less than an hour, but I feel like a failure because I don't have a career despite applying for too many bloody jobs, I don't have a relationship maybe I am ugly, and I have no f*cking plans for my future study. I am sitting here and analyzing what have I achieved or done in my life till now? My university mates (younger than me) or my age have successful careers, relationships, some have kids, and settled in life while I'm still that blood sucking leech who's not good at anything but being a burden on people be it this forum or at home.

I'm feeling shit right now. Please feel free to move this thread wherever you wish. Thanks for listening to my misery. I don't know how to love my birthday or myself on this day. I'm sitting here and feeling miserable. I've been on earth for 28 years in less than hour but done f*ckall in my life :cry: :cry: :depressed: :(. I'm a failure and a loser and no one would want me and I can't stop crying :(

P.S. I'm not writing this thread to get free birthday wishes or attention, it's just that I feel pathetic and horrible like I do each year on this day :( :cry: :cry: :(.
 
I'm so sorry, Jass. I have bad birthday memories, too. My mom always freaked out at special occasions and would try to start arguments. On my 18th birthday, she took us out to dinner and insisted I get steak and lobster. I didn't like the smell of the lobster, but I took a bite and was sick for the rest of the night. She has the shellfish allergy, too. Nonetheless, the next year on my birthday she made me order crab legs. Again, one bite, very sick. What makes people do this crap??? I never did what she wanted after that. I feel it was malicious somehow. I have no idea why my mom wanted to do that to me, but she did.

Jass, you have earned a great education and you are not worthless or a failure. You will find that job someday. I know it.
 
Jass, I wish I was there right now. If it was alright with you, I'd put a reassuring arm around your shoulders and let you cry as long and as hard as you needed to. We could curse the hurtful bastards and when enough energy was spent we could sit down have a cup of comfort and talk.

What I would steer you away from was the negative self-talk.

One thing I have to remind myself of when I am in that place of pain is, that was then and this is now. Of course for some of me it still is now/then and .... well .... I'm still a work in progress. I guess now that I found this site, I can come here, share and get constructive, empathizing feedback. So, already you are doing the right thing! :hug: Give yourself a pat on the back.

Please don't compare yourself to others, you're on your own unique journey. A journey others are totally unaware of and probably wouldn't understand. That's okay. You have the people on this board. I don't know if you have a therapist and if you don't right now, that's okay too.

What you have done in your life so far is endured a lot of pain brought on by others. A heavy burden indeed. Yet in spite of that you got yourself an education and I'm sure many, many other achievements. The only relationship that is important right now is the one with yourself. You are strong and a survivor and somewhere deep down inside, you KNOW you deserved better than what you gotten so far, hence the pain.

I don't know your living situation but be gentle with yourself in a way that makes you feel calm or at least calmer. Some examples are a bubble bath, enjoyable calming music, maybe give yourself a little manicure or pedicure. Focus on yourself and be gentle. Brush your hair slowly and as long as it feels good. Use some nice smelling lotion on your hands and feet. Be aware of your self talk and when you start saying things that cause pain, gently and calmly tell yourself, not today and continue being nice to you. Not because it is any specific date on the calendar but because you deserve to be treated in a way that feels nice to you and today is as good a day to give it a try as any other. This is only a suggestion and you should try to do what feels right to you.

Be nice to you today and everyday you can, in conscious little ways that are doable and meaningful to you. Record them somewhere to reflect on when you need a boost. You are a survivor. That's a lot to be proud of.
 
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Jass, I really struggle with my birthday too. :hug: I was a planned but unwanted kid, and there were fights every year about my birthday.

I don't agree with those jerks in your family. You are an amazing woman and I'm very glad you were born. I believe you deserve to celebrated.

They are wrong. So wrong.

And I understand why this day feels so crappy for you. I hope you find some unexpected joy today. :hug:
 
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Hi Jass

It really does sux how you have been treated on your birthdays by your family. They have been very unfair and cruel towards you. :(
I am happy that you were born and wish I could take you out for an amazing day to celebrate your birthday as you are an awesome person. You deserve some happiness on what should be a special day.
I hope you can find something nice that you can do for yourself today
Sending you a big hug
Take care
xx
 
For many, many years , 43? My birthday was either ignored as a kid, or choose to ignore as an adult....it was always a totally miserable day.

Now?.....it is a special day...

Because I choose to see it as a special day....why didn't think of that before?....I would have saved myself a lot of agony.

Happy birthday Jass!.....please start to see it as a special day......I wasted years making myself miserable.....you can change it.
 
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*wipes your tears away and sits with you* I hope you managed to enjoy your birthday this year, you deserve to, you're an amazing, intelligent young woman and I am glad you exist, the world is better with people like you in it :hug: :hug: :hug:
 
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