Birthdays can be tender events, especially when you’re a teen. Odds are, a lot of emotions are bubbling up for you on that day. Maybe you’re worried that nobody will show up to your party. Maybe you’re scared about getting older. Or maybe your family is pressuring you into becoming a type of person you don’t necessarily want to become. It can all come up on your birthday. As long as I can remember, I’ve cried on my birthday. Not usually because I’m sad, but just because it’s a day with so many expectations that reality can rarely meet. They can also serve as reminders of the passage of time, which is always a cruel reality to face. 

This is why you need support on your birthday. Not only do you need friends to make it fun, but you also need friends to make sure you’re emotionally well during the festivities. The best friends will clue in on this and help you out.