by Sondra Haley | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
“It’s not unloving to protect yourself. It’s survival.” Acknowledging and saying what others are terrified of admitting to themselves and saying out loud We’re told that love can fix anything. That if we just give enough, try hard enough, show up enough—people will...
by Sondra Haley | May 26, 2025 | Gaslighting, Manipulation, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self Reflection, Self-Empowerment, Self-Worth, Therapy
In a world gasping for authenticity, the half-truth is the most insidious lie of all. It wears a mask of honesty, but beneath it lies manipulation, fear, and a refusal to confront reality head-on. What is a Half-Truth? A half-truth is a statement that is technically...
by Sondra Haley | May 24, 2025 | Personal Growth, Self Reflection, Therapy
Earlier this week, I found myself on my hands and knees in the dirt — pruning, weeding, and preparing my flower garden for a new season. It wasn’t glamorous. It wasn’t quick. And it certainly wasn’t clean. But it was real, honest work — the kind that reminds you of...
by Sondra Haley | May 10, 2025 | Personal Growth, Self Reflection, Self-Empowerment, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Therapy
There’s a quiet crisis brewing in the therapy world. It’s not about credentials. It’s not about technique. It’s about this: more and more people are stepping into therapy not for healing—but for reflection. For validation. For a mirror. Step away from the mirror. And...
by Sondra Haley | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Two Sides – One Truth We’ve all heard it: “There are two sides to every story.” It’s the go-to phrase when things get messy. A neutral shield people hide behind to avoid taking a stance. It sounds wise. Balanced. Mature. But let’s be honest — it’s also a...
