Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs A man has gone viral after he shared footage of himself eating alone on his birthday, leaving viewers heartbroken.Tavarius Simms (@t_dawg31) turned 27 on July 17 but had to celebrate the anniversary on his own.”When it’s your birthday and you go out to eat alone because your family is busy, your friends live far away and you’re single. But made it to see another year,” the engineer wrote on the text overlaying his TikTok video which amassed 376,800 likes and 2.1 million views.The father dined alone after dropping his children at track practice, as they were going to stay with their mom afterwards.”I went to an Asian buffet to eat and it was nice and relaxing. I enjoyed my meal but would of liked company but it was peaceful and all and I posted it on social media to share in case anyone else was spending birthdays alone,” Simms told Newsweek.”Then the video exploded and I was shocked by the amount of support and love I got from the video. It made me feel really grateful about life and how we all share the same experiences.”
Simms eating alone on his birthday. Simms hoped he could help others by sharing his experience online.
Simms eating alone on his birthday. Simms hoped he could help others by sharing his experience online.
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Spending a birthday alone can be daunting and feel isolating.Arlin Cuncic, a writer for VeryWell Mind, has shared several ways those celebrating another year around the sun can make their solitary experience more enjoyable.She advised engaging in activities that bring you joy such as savoring a favorite meal or practicing a beloved hobby.The time alone can also be a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and set goals for the coming one, she explained.Maintaining connection is also vital for spending the big day alone, so Cuncic advises reaching out to friends and family via phone or video chat.Cuncic recommended that solo-celebrators should practice self-compassion and engage in self-care. For example, individuals spending the day alone could make their own cake or meal or treat themselves to a gift.Viewers were left emotional by the thought of Simms alone on his special day and shared their support.”Happy Birthday friend, I have this video on repeat while I eat my dinner so I may eat celebrate your birthday dinner with you,” said Z.”Why this almost make me cry ugh,” said another user.”Can’t lie, enjoying your own company outside is a flex,” said Ge.”If you were in Colorado Springs I would have said come over to my family’s house. We’d have bbq’d with you (we can actually cook lol). I’m sorry you felt so alone on your birthday,” said one woman.
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