*hugs* teared up, but thankfully didn't start crying on public transport

My mother wanted to give me a birthday hug (eff no!!!) and she insisted even though I put my arm between us, ughhhh. Fortunately no argument though my dad was being a loud <bleep!>

I still can't figure out how some people today (fixed an FB setting yesterday) figured out about my birthday. They're folks who haven't interacted with me in any shape or form in many months / years. And I know my privacy settings are set so only me can see what people post on my timeline.

I'm weird: I only want wishes (though I avoid wishes too since I generally wish I didn't exist) from people who are actually friends (you and capt are! <3), and thankfully most friends understand why the day is hard.

Luckily no one bothered me at home so I cried quietly, SHed for comfort and validation and did my best.