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 | Mar 22, 2025 | Boundaries, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self Reflection, Self-Empowerment, Self-Worth, Therapy
We’re told guilt is noble. That it’s proof of conscience, of love, of duty. But let’s call it what it often is: a parasite feeding off expectations that no longer serve us. Especially in parenting You raised your kids. Fed them. Fought for them. Sacrificed pieces of...
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 24, 2025 | Boundaries, EMDR Therapy, Self-Empowerment, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Therapy
When people think about therapy, they often imagine sitting on a couch, unpacking childhood wounds, and diving deep into past experiences. While understanding your past can be an important part of healing, therapy is not just about where you’ve been—it’s...
