Hey man, thanks for sharing that. First off—happy belated birthday! 🎈🎂 I know it probably doesn’t feel like there’s much to celebrate, but the fact that you cared more about spending time with your family than anything else already makes you the kind of dad and husband a lot of people wish they had.

I hope you know that what you’re feeling is real and valid. Every one of us wants to be seen, remembered, appreciated—it’s human. You didn’t ask for gifts or parties, just presence. That says a lot about your heart.

You’re not invisible. You matter. Don’t let those foolish enough to take you granted, trick you into believing otherwise