🌻 Living Alone as a Woman: Why Every Woman Should Live Alone at Least Once
Solitude isn’t loneliness—it’s liberation.
A few weeks ago, I received a text: “Should I live alone or move back in with my parents?” My friend had lived with the same roommate for half a decade, and life was inviting a change. To me, the answer felt obvious—perhaps that’s only because I’d already taken the plunge.
I was 20 years old when I first lived alone. It was a drastic transition from the home I'd grown up in to a one-bedroom apartment, 40 miles away (to Angelenos, I might as well have moved cross-country). I didn’t know a single person in my new city, and a growing pain was definitely felt. But I’d soon learn that it was only the beginning of the next (very important) four years. Yes, living alone is an economic privilege—for anyone. But living alone as a woman is not inconsiderate—it’s self-honoring.
In my response, I asked my friend, “What happens when a woman builds a life that belongs solely to her?”
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This week, I’m sharing a guest post from the innovative and intelligent Isabel Ravenna.
Isabel Ravenna is a journalist and editor-in-chief of The Ravenna Report. Her work—featured in National Geographic, Business Insider, Complex and SFGate—explores culture, history, identity, and the quiet revolutions we live every day.
To living the life you want, the way you want it.
Be well,
Merry