Season 8, Episode 116 "Alone, but never lonely."

I’m recapping my Valentine’s Day weekend and my Grandma’s 69th birthday celebration. This week reinforced that while I may be alone in my relationship status, I’m never lonely. I reflect on the importance of self-love, self-treatment, and how being whole within yourself prepares you for a monogamous relationship. As a certified lover girl, I value genuine connections, but I admit that love can feel scary when you realize you can’t control how someone else feels about you. And what does it even mean when someone says “let’s just try”?

Beyond love and relationships, I dive into an important conversation about safe sex and procreation, discussing the heartbreaking case out of Detroit where two children tragically lost their lives to hypothermia after their mother, who was homeless, reached out to their father for help, but he declined. This leads me to reflect on the importance of being intentional about who you have children with, as well as my estranged relationship with my father.

Plus, exciting updates—I’ll be a guest on the Hurtbros Podcast this Thursday, and I’m hosting Nail Nation VA’s 3rd Annual Nail Tech Battle!

Main Topics Discussed:

1. Valentine’s Day & My Grandma’s Birthday

•Celebrating love in all forms—romantic, familial, and self-love.

•How this week reminded me that being alone doesn’t mean being lonely.

2. Love, Commitment & The Fear of Vulnerability

•Why self-love and self-treatment are essential before entering a relationship.

•The challenges of being a certified lover girl who values deep connection.

•My struggle with wanting to jump all in vs. feeling afraid of love.

•“Let’s just try”—what does that really mean in dating and relationships?

3. Safe Sex, Procreation & Being Intentional About Parenthood

•The tragic case out of Detroit: two children lost to hypothermia after their mother, who was homeless, was denied help by the father.

•The importance of choosing the right person to build a family with.

•My personal experience with an estranged father and how it shaped my perspective.

4. Upcoming Events & Guest Appearances

•I’ll be on Hurtbros Podcast this Thursday—tune in for a real and raw conversation.

•Hosting Nail Nation VA’s 3rd Annual Nail Tech Battle—celebrating artistry and competition in the nail industry!

Closing Thoughts:

Being alone is not a void that needs to be filled—it’s an opportunity to grow, heal, and prepare for the love you truly deserve. Whether in love or single, your worth is not defined by your relationship status but by the love and respect you have for yourself.

Call to Action:

•What does “let’s just try” mean to you in relationships?

•How do you practice self-love and ensure you’re never lonely even when alone?

•DM me your thoughts or share on social media using #TiciaTheDiva

Where to Listen & Connect:

•Subscribe to Ticia The Diva: This Is For My Ladies on [Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform].

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•Tune in to Hurtbros Podcast this Thursday!

•Get tickets & details for Nail Nation VA’s 3rd Annual Nail Tech Battle!