Everyone seems too busy

I have been so hurt by the lack of involvement from my family in my kids lives. I know everyone is busy, but it has seemed like a reminder of how unhealthy it is to be “so busy” and “too busy” for what’s actually important in life.

My child’s birthday was last week and not one person from my family reached out to wish them a happy birthday etc. They did come to a family birthday the weekend before but I’m just surprised.

There’s been a lot more that’s happened since becoming a mom but I’m just growing more hurt as time goes on …