9+ First Birthday Without Mom. I'm thankful and so happy to complete yet another year of life on planet earth. I’m really struggling with my feelings.

This saturday is my birthday, the third one i will celebrate without my mom. I’m thankful and so happy to complete yet another year of life on planet earth. Getting through the “firsts” (birthdays, mother’s day, holidays, etc) without our loved ones is a common theme here.
Today Is My 1St Birthday Without My Mum And Dad.
I’m not asking for “happy birthdays” or even remarks about “how good i look for my age.” i’m just trying to settle into a new decade. Although i have spent many birthdays without my mom, this is my first official one without her. May is a difficult month for me, as mother's day is followed closely by my birthday, and on both days i.
But The Day That I’m Dreading The Most Will Be Here In Just A Few Short Days:
After my mom died, my first task at hand was getting through the dreaded holidays. I felt so awful the night before and first thing on my. I had spent the previous month balancing finals and spending.
This Year Was The First I'd Celebrated My Birthday Alone Without Sharing It With My.
Today i turn 25, and yet my mom is not here. This is the first time i won’t get to see her or call her or facetime with her. I don’t feel happy, i don’t feel like celebrating.
My 21St Birthday Fell Right In Between My Mom Being Diagnosed With Cancer And Her Starting Chemotherapy.
Today is my first birthday of many to come (i hope) where my mom isn’t physically here on earth with me. I’m really struggling with my feelings. But today is also the anniversary of the greatest present i could ever.
But This Marks The First Year Since I Was Born That I Will Not Have My.
I’m sorry about your mom. This saturday is my birthday, the third one i will celebrate without my mom. Getting through the “firsts” (birthdays, mother’s day, holidays, etc) without our loved ones is a common theme here.