Being recognised or even noticed is always amazing. This has always felt true when it comes to my professional life, there is nothing like somebody recognising when you have worked hard.
However when it comes to my personal life it is very different. I’ve always been the one who has been forgotten. I know that I’m quiet but it does get a bit ridiculous when you hear “I nearly forgot to get you something but I got everyone else something then I remembered you.” Or when you’ve been regifted something that you have driven to someone and they say “Oh yeah well never mind. You’re not fussy so here are some samples as your Christmas or birthday gift”.
While I am not fussy by nature it would be nice once in a while not to be an afterthought.
It’s even happened in jobs before. When my shift has been due to end and management say “oh I forgot about you, sorry”
The only time people notice me is if I forget to do something. They always say people don’t know what you do until you don’t do it.
I know that this seems like a trivial rant but this does really upset me and makes me feel that I am not only insignificant but also like I do not matter to anybody.
Journeying through mental health 