Dear Abby: I haven’t had a birthday party since I was a child and want to have one again

A 68-year-old man contacted Dear Abby expressing sadness over never having a birthday party truly his own, as celebrations always focused on his mother. He now desires a personal celebration after decades of absence. Additionally, another individual seeks advice on reversing a previous impression given to family members, specifically a sister, that they were uncomfortable being celebrated, which led to a general lack of birthday recognition within the family circle.