I'm sorry, family means so much to me, it's really tough when you have to follow your man and do what he wants. But when it comes to something we want we get shut down. I am being honest when I say this, it is a form of codependency and I suffer from it. I have had such a hard time knowing who I am, because of that. But I started doing things on my own, like CR and counseling and it has really helped. Not to mention got a job that I'm now off for maternity leave. You just have to know who you are to you, you're value is far greater than the way you may feel right now. And no man determines how great you are to you and from a Christians point of view God

Did you get to have a belated celebration with your family?

I have had some pretty rotten birthdays myself. But this time if he wants to be a butt and not be here for me and have a self centered attitude then he can figure that out on his own. I have family here, and am so grateful for them. They always are here for me, and my bday is the 23rd of December. My baby is due the 5th, so I totally know what it's like to be in a state where I feel like no one really cares. He has left me on my birthday and he has been with other people and when I asked if he was going to make me a cake last year, he wanted to know why. So trust me it's not worth it to get all butt hurt by him, thats your family and they should be everything to you. Don't let him take that special time from you, just cause he doesn't care and is trying to have control. You are so important to your family and they would give anything to have you with them all the time

Happy late birthday! It was my birthday too and my SO wanted to argue about EVERYTHING yesterday. Like, thanks for doing this on my birthday and Thanksgiving. 😔

Men these days, my advice would be to go without him. If he is going to drag you down cause hes got to have the last say or have things his way. Id say let him figure that out between him and himself. Then get you and you're baby to go eat and do not stress too much. Its not good for you or baby, go today. If he doesn't come, too bad for him. Go back after you feel good about yourself and tell him how awesome of a day you had

Happy Birthday Beautiful. Remember who you are.... strong, brave, beautiful and pricless.

Happy late birthday. I'm sorry you had such a rough day

girl same except its not my birthday ☹️ sorry that happened to you! and happy late birthday 🎂✨