Hello!! So my (18f) birthday was a while ago (12th February). I’m from the UK so turning 18 is something kinda special as your turing into an adult and can go out and everything but my family did absolutely nothing for it like literally nothing, they said the typical “happy birthday” but nothing else not even a post or anything.

What’s even worst about it is that my older cousin had his pass out from the army on the same day and my mum went all out for it. For example, spent the weekend out for him, made a small party, ordered cake and even decorated celebrating only him as if I was some second thought. She posted saying “so grateful you completed your courses, we’re so proud of you”. It was so bad that before she left with my younger sister, she tried guilt tripping me into going so I can “celebrate together” or “we’re his only family” as if she’s not my only mum. We got into small fights over it where she she would constantly try to get me to go as well but I just refused each time.

Not to mention, my dad (parents are divorced) didn’t even come to my mum’s house to see me but went to my younger cousin who’s turning 1 birthday party and bought her a massive cake and even had the nerve to send me photos of everything. Which just broke my heart even more to the point I basically cried for days.

My older sister (20f) was no help either bc my birthday was 2 days before valentines she decided to go out to town and celebrate with her friends and only told me last minute. We specifically planned to stay in order takeaway and then go out to a proper diner before any of this happened but none of that even ended up happening and I ended up staying home by myself laying in bed.

I know it probably sounds like I’m a brat and didn’t have anything going my way but it was a big deal for me as I’m going off to university this year (6 hrs away) and probably won’t be able to spend my birthday with them next year. All of this has been on my mind and I just either keeping getting emotionally or angry about it. If I bring it up to them they’ll just say “it was ages ago” or “why are you still angry about that” it’s so bad and I don’t know what to do. Pls someone give advice, I still get emotional over the thought of everything.