uss.Today I celebrate my birthday, still waiting for the sweet gift of good wishes.

Today, on this special day, I celebrate my birthday surrounded by a silence that feels heavy on my heart. Even though the sun is shining outside and congratulations fill social media, a feeling of emptiness lingers inside me. I find myself in the middle of a room illuminated by the lights of the candles on my birthday cake, but the shadows of loneliness still surround me.

I look back and remember birthdays past, filled with laughter, warm hugs and sincere wishes of happiness. However, this year is different. Circumstances have changed and people who used to be close are now distant. The physical distance feels even more intense on such a significant day.

Despite the absence of congratulations and blessings, I decide to take this day as an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed. I close my eyes and take a mental journey through the ups and downs, the moments of joy and the challenges I have faced. I recognize the personal growth I have experienced and the strength I have found in myself to overcome obstacles.

In this seemingly desolate silence, I find space for gratitude. I am grateful for the lessons learned, for the people who have crossed my path and for the experiences that have shaped me. Every day, every moment, has contributed to my life journey, and for that I am grateful.

As I blow out the candles on my cake, I make a silent wish. I don’t want riches or fame, but love and human connection. I long for the presence of loved ones, the warmth of a hug, and the comforting words of those who truly care about me. My desires are not focused on the material, but on what really matters: genuine connection with other human beings.

Although this birthday may lack the usual fanfare, I find comfort in the tranquility of this moment. I realize that true happiness lies not in external congratulations, but in acceptance and self-love. Today, I celebrate my birthday with the certainty that I am enough just the way I am, even in the midst of silence.

At the end of the day, I retire to bed with a heart full of gratitude and hope. Although this birthday may have begun without apparent blessings, I know that the greatest gift I can receive is the opportunity to live a life full of love and meaning. And in that, I find my greatest celebration: the celebration of life itself.