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Coverage dated October 9, 2026

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 days from mine, so celebrations were always for her, and mine were sort of lost in the shuffle.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Dear Abby | Misunderstanding leads to birthday blues (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Today's advice from Dear Abby.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Dear Abby: At 68, I'm bummed I've never had a birthday party that was truly mine (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    My mother’s birthday is seven days from mine, so celebrations were always for her.

  3. Sun Times

    Dear Abby: Misunderstanding leads to birthday blues (opens Sun Times)

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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 days from mine, so celebrations were always for her, and mine were sort of lost in the shuffle.

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