by Sondra Haley | Feb 26, 2025 | Boundaries, Gaslighting, Manipulation, Relationships
***the image of this article is symbolic in that it is a heart made of beautiful red roses gradually transforming into dark, thorny vines. It captures the contrast between romantic illusion and hidden entrapment. Love should feel like a slow-burning fire—steady, warm,...
by Sondra Haley | Feb 24, 2025 | Assertiveness, Boundaries, Relationships, Self-Empowerment, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Therapy
Life doesn’t care about your plans. It throws unexpected losses, betrayals, and failures your way without warning. Some people crumble under the weight of hardship—but others? They use it to fuel their rise. Every setback holds a choice: Stay down or level up. The...
by Sondra Haley | Feb 17, 2025 | Assertiveness, Boundaries, Gaslighting, Manipulation, Relationships, Self-Esteem
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that can leave victims feeling confused, doubting their own reality, and struggling with self-esteem. When someone—especially a parent, partner, or authority figure—repeatedly denies your experiences, rewrites...
by Sondra Haley | Feb 17, 2025 | Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth
Relationships thrive on mutual commitment, trust, and emotional investment. But what happens when one partner seems to have “one foot in and one foot out”—unsure of their commitment, hesitant to fully engage, or displaying inconsistent behaviors? This...
