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Rereading this one — it had me chuckling out loud and tearing up at the same time.

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Oowww…I think birthday blues are genetic. Mine (aside from the genes) came from the predictable gifts for a late August birthday-new (💥) socks and underwear for the impending (parochial) school year.

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This is so good! Love the observation that demanding you enjoy something doesn’t typically work. Also hope you get that sparkly shift for next year. That’s definitely what’s gonna turn those birthday blues around.

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Thank you, Madalyn! Not only will I purchase it, I'll wear it EVERY SINGLE DAY.

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