You Don't Need a Party. You know I love a birthday — my own especially, being a Leo (of course) — but really, I love the ritual of celebrating. A birthday is an anniversary of a life, and like any anniversary, it can be both inspiring and overwhelming. As a therapist, I know they quietly prompt reflection, introspection, motivation, and sometimes loss. As a hostess, friend, mother, and daughter, I know they come down to one thing: making someone feel seen. And feeling seen is