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Anyone else struggle with (other people's) birthdays? (feddit.uk)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/autism
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Like - what do I write in the card? What the hell do I get them? They come up so quickly as well.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Most of the time I will just sign the card, maybe a witty word or two. But sometimes inspiration strikes. I've been known to make cards by hand for friends and family... with crayons. And a piece of paper folded in half. No, I can't draw. And then the envelope is two pieces of paper stapled together. It's ghetto af but people usually get a laugh. Usually.

Sometimes I will hand someone an index card with BIRTHDAY written on one side.

One time I completely filled the left inside cover with my sloppy-ass block print. Just stream of consciousness stuff. And in the middle I put "At this point I'm guessing you're regretting starting to read this aloud, because I know that's exactly what you're gonna do with each and every card."

Not sure I'll ever top that one.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

This is hilarious! I make my cards too, I actually cannot write, so it's easier to type. But they're very sloppy, although I did design them myself.