Dear Cherryblossom,

I also share with you the need to be celebrated by my family. It is a recurring issue that makes me feel empty, not fulfilled. I guess we cannot expect them to change. This post on Tiny Buddha really helped me, it might also help you: http://dev.tinybuddha.com/blog/secret-to-getting-along-with-your-parents/

I agree with what Matt’s says, maybe try to focus on celebrating yourself for now. Focus on your spiritual growth, and therefore learning to love yourself, and accept the beautiful person you really are.

I’m happy for you that you feel like this is an opportunity for change. Moments like this can be very insightful and powerful in personal growth. If you need any guidance is growth, in understanding life more, I would recommend you to read ‘The Four Agreements’, by Don Miguel Ruiz. It has helped me so much.

This is your life, and you can create the most wonderful life. If there are people you meet around you who are not supporting, not loving and not caring, you can decide to distance yourself from them. You don’t need to stay close with them. Ofcourse, this is different with family. You can’t expect them to change, but at least you can change yourself.

Good luck with everything.

Love,
Twan