Today is my husband’s 50th birthday. They announced it at work last night. Then they displayed it on the “propaganda monitor” as he calls it. He'd asked them not to, but apparently, that was too much to ask. Co-workers mentioned it. One sang to him. Some guys teased him about his age, calling him “old man.” Some good things, some not so much--he hated it all and said so. Some people didn't understand. I'm writing this to help raise awareness on birthday depression, where it comes from and how to respectfully celebrate someone's special day. Birthday Depression--Respecting Personal Birthday Wishes, Preferences
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