Lora Tia

These Silent Things

With a quill, I inspire...

Still Here
Still Here

Some weeks, the thoughts don’t come fully formed. They sit like bricks instead. Unwilling to be shaped into neat paragraphs.

2/5/2026
Why I Write
Why I Write

Writing is the only place silence listens back.

1/23/2026
2026 Reflection: Who Are You Beyond Others' Expectations?
2026 Reflection: Who Are You Beyond Others' Expectations?

The piece explores self-identity and the impact of prioritizing others' comfort over personal needs. It highlights the importance of confronting uncomfortable questions about one's true self, the resentment that follows self-erasure, and what becomes possible when you stop pleasing others.

1/9/2026
A Quiet Thank You (and a Happy Everything)
A Quiet Thank You (and a Happy Everything)

As the year draws to a close, this post is a heartfelt pause, a quiet thank you to my readers, a moment of reflection, and warm wishes for the season ahead. Whether you’ve read, shared, commented, or simply passed by, you’ve been part of something meaningful here.

12/20/2025

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Is Calmness a Deceptive Facade?
Is Calmness a Deceptive Facade?

Calm looks admirable from the outside, but it can quietly turn into distance. When silence becomes your default setting and “keeping the peace” means swallowing your voice, connection begins to thin.

11/20/2025
Recognizing the Trap of Comfortable Complacency
Recognizing the Trap of Comfortable Complacency

We often confuse comfort with contentment. But what happens when the routines we stick to start feeling more like restraints than refuge? This post discusses the danger of comfortable complacency and why recognizing it is the first step to reclaiming a more intentional life.

11/4/2025
Understanding the Emasculation of Boys
Understanding the Emasculation of Boys

Join the conversation on gender norms and emotional healing, and see why every child deserves a voice and understanding.

7/29/2025
How to Empower Without Dismissing
How to Empower Without Dismissing

Empowerment should feel like a warm hand on your back—not a push to ignore your pain. In this post, we explore how to encourage others (and ourselves) with empathy, not empty platitudes. It's a quiet reminder that real strength begins where honesty lives.

4/25/2025
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