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Happy Soloing: Why I Dare You to Do Things Alone

I am not sure if it's the introvert in me, the older introvert in me, or just me being of a certain age, regardless, I no longer fear doing things alone. I mean, yes, good company is fantastic; however, there is something deliciously rebellious about doing things alone when you live in a society that force-feeds "fun" as the thing that requires unrelenting togetherness. It tells you that having others around you is the epitome of a good time. And although society doesn't nece

TalishaM

Mar 27 min read

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Can They Hold Your Heart Without Dropping It?

Do the people you hold near and dear have the capacity to hold your heart without wounding it, squeezing it, dropping it, handing it back slightly misshapen? Can they sit with you without trying to control the narrative? Sit with those questions for a moment before you continue reading. Really sit with them. Someone recently told me about a conversation that left them hollow. Not because the person they'd confided in was cruel, or dismissive, or even particularly distracted.

TalishaM

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Can They Hold Your Heart Without Dropping It?

Do the people you hold near and dear have the capacity to hold your heart without wounding it, squeezing it, dropping it, handing it back slightly misshapen? Can they sit with you without trying to control the narrative? Sit with those questions for a moment before you continue reading. Really sit with them. Someone recently told me about a conversation that left them hollow. Not because the person they'd confided in was cruel, or dismissive, or even particularly distracted.

TalishaM

11 hours ago

Falling in Like: Why Friendship is the Real Love Story

Envision this: you're watching someone build their dream house, and they start with the most gorgeous chandelier, marble countertops, and a stunning rooftop deck. Beautiful, right? But the problem is, they completely skipped laying a proper foundation. We all know how that story ends, and spoiler alert: it's not with "happily ever after." When it comes to romantic relationships, we're all guilty of starting with the chandelier. We dive into the butterflies, the late-night tex

TalishaM

7 days ago

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Why Silent Suffering Deserves the Same Compassion as Loud Pain

Not all suffering comes with an announcement. Some of us are quietly scheduling therapy appointments while the world assumes we're fine.

TalishaM

Mar 20

Happy Soloing: Why I Dare You to Do Things Alone

I am not sure if it's the introvert in me, the older introvert in me, or just me being of a certain age, regardless, I no longer fear doing things alone. I mean, yes, good company is fantastic; however, there is something deliciously rebellious about doing things alone when you live in a society that force-feeds "fun" as the thing that requires unrelenting togetherness. It tells you that having others around you is the epitome of a good time. And although society doesn't nece

TalishaM

Mar 2

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Introversion in the Workplace: How to Show Up Without Losing Yourself

Like most of my blog ideas, this one hit me in the shower, that inconvenient creative space where inspiration strikes and I have nothing to write with. Again, I had to trust my questionable memory long enough to dry off and frantically type into my phone's notes app before the thought disappeared. So here I am, putting into words what many of us think, but hesitate to say out loud. After writing my first article for InHabit Magazine in 2024, something unexpected happened. Th

TalishaM

Jan 26

Finding Clarity in Life: Why Getting What We Want Isn't Always What We Need

Discover why true clarity isn't about certainty or control. Learn how embracing uncertainty and finding inner peace leads to genuine insight and personal growth.

TalishaM

Nov 6, 2025