| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 9, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 9, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/10/09/dearabby-today-dear-abby-misunderstanding-leads-to-birthday-blues |
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**DEAR ABBY:** I am a man in my late 60s who hasn’t had a family birthday party
since I was a child. My mother’s birthday is seven day...