I turned 16 recently, but honestly, my birthday made me feel really sad. People say that turning 16 is supposed to be special, but mine wasn't what I hoped for. I'm a lonely person, and my birthdays are usually spent with my family. That's why I always prefer traveling instead of having a party, because parties would mostly include my parents' friends. This year, I was supposed to go to Disney, and I was really excited because it was the one thing I was looking forward to. But I got COVID, and now the trip might only happen next year. My mom also blamed me for not being careful enough, which made me feel even worse. I know birthdays are just another year of life, but I wanted this one to be a happy memory. Instead, I feel disappointed, lonely, and unmotivated. I wish things had been different.