Jemma Sbeg

Then during the event, maybe you get like a couple of hours of a bit of bliss, but you're still worried about other people's feelings. And then the next morning, sometimes you even have like a bit of an emotional and social hangover. And then it still may not have met your expectations and you've put money into this party and you've put your hopes and dreams into it.

That can lead us to feel very, very let down. You may also have the experience of not telling people what you want, not wanting to be a burden, not wanting to like outwardly say, hey, please make a big deal about me. Please make a fuss. And because you haven't communicated it, everyone thinks you want some small thing. You're left disappointed because you wish that someone had read your mind.

That can lead us to feel very, very let down. You may also have the experience of not telling people what you want, not wanting to be a burden, not wanting to like outwardly say, hey, please make a big deal about me. Please make a fuss. And because you haven't communicated it, everyone thinks you want some small thing. You're left disappointed because you wish that someone had read your mind.

That can lead us to feel very, very let down. You may also have the experience of not telling people what you want, not wanting to be a burden, not wanting to like outwardly say, hey, please make a big deal about me. Please make a fuss. And because you haven't communicated it, everyone thinks you want some small thing. You're left disappointed because you wish that someone had read your mind.

And the sad thing is that they couldn't. And, you know, it's like you can't go out and say, like, I want a surprise birthday party because then you're not surprised. But some part of you is like, I just wish these people would be able to see into my brain and know what I want, which even for our closest, most nearest and dearest friends is sometimes impossible.

And the sad thing is that they couldn't. And, you know, it's like you can't go out and say, like, I want a surprise birthday party because then you're not surprised. But some part of you is like, I just wish these people would be able to see into my brain and know what I want, which even for our closest, most nearest and dearest friends is sometimes impossible.

And the sad thing is that they couldn't. And, you know, it's like you can't go out and say, like, I want a surprise birthday party because then you're not surprised. But some part of you is like, I just wish these people would be able to see into my brain and know what I want, which even for our closest, most nearest and dearest friends is sometimes impossible.

On the flip side, I've also spoken to people who have said to me, I have these big expectations, but I also know that I'm going to feel very awkward being the center of attention. And I know I'm going to feel very strange about it because I have this fear of being perceived.

On the flip side, I've also spoken to people who have said to me, I have these big expectations, but I also know that I'm going to feel very awkward being the center of attention. And I know I'm going to feel very strange about it because I have this fear of being perceived.

On the flip side, I've also spoken to people who have said to me, I have these big expectations, but I also know that I'm going to feel very awkward being the center of attention. And I know I'm going to feel very strange about it because I have this fear of being perceived.

But I can't help but feel like that if I don't do this, I'm also going to be very lonely and I'm going to feel very socially isolated. So it does become a bit of a catch-22.

But I can't help but feel like that if I don't do this, I'm also going to be very lonely and I'm going to feel very socially isolated. So it does become a bit of a catch-22.

But I can't help but feel like that if I don't do this, I'm also going to be very lonely and I'm going to feel very socially isolated. So it does become a bit of a catch-22.

And if, you know, for some reason you don't have friends around you, you're feeling a little bit socially isolated or alienated at the moment, the experience of like having a birthday pop up can really put those deeper emotions into perspective. I feel like a birthday is a great way to put a big shining spotlight on what you're feeling insecure about.

And if, you know, for some reason you don't have friends around you, you're feeling a little bit socially isolated or alienated at the moment, the experience of like having a birthday pop up can really put those deeper emotions into perspective. I feel like a birthday is a great way to put a big shining spotlight on what you're feeling insecure about.

And if, you know, for some reason you don't have friends around you, you're feeling a little bit socially isolated or alienated at the moment, the experience of like having a birthday pop up can really put those deeper emotions into perspective. I feel like a birthday is a great way to put a big shining spotlight on what you're feeling insecure about.

Are you feeling insecure about not having enough friends? Are you feeling insecure about not making the most of your 20s? Are you feeling insecure about being behind? Are you feeling insecure about your looks or your age? A birthday is going to bring all of that to the surface. It's going to bring your loneliness, your dissatisfaction, your insecurity straight to the top of your mind.

Are you feeling insecure about not having enough friends? Are you feeling insecure about not making the most of your 20s? Are you feeling insecure about being behind? Are you feeling insecure about your looks or your age? A birthday is going to bring all of that to the surface. It's going to bring your loneliness, your dissatisfaction, your insecurity straight to the top of your mind.

Are you feeling insecure about not having enough friends? Are you feeling insecure about not making the most of your 20s? Are you feeling insecure about being behind? Are you feeling insecure about your looks or your age? A birthday is going to bring all of that to the surface. It's going to bring your loneliness, your dissatisfaction, your insecurity straight to the top of your mind.

So, I want to talk about how we can do this better. How can we have better birthdays? Now, as someone, as I said, who used to have these big birthday parties and always end up feeling somewhat disappointed and let down. I have come to realize that I am not someone who wants to have a big all-out celebration.