When I initially startup my adobe indesign 2023 program and open a file from either the recent documents or drop down toolbar, the file window does not appear. It appears as if nothing has been opened. If I then select window > workspace > essentials (or any other saved workspace layout), the file window will appear.

If I have a file already open and is visible, I can open an additional file and it appear. It is only when I do not have a visible file window that this occurs. Therefore, if I was to close this file window and not close the app, attempt to open a new file, the new file window will not appear.
This happens when I'm on my macbook pro or when I am operating on multiple windows. This happens always.

These are software/osx versions:

macOS Ventura 13.5
indesign 18.5