by Sondra Haley | Mar 17, 2025 | Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Empowerment, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth
Growth is a strange thing. The moment you start becoming more, shedding old versions of yourself, something unexpected happens—your past starts pulling at you. It whispers in the form of old habits, familiar faces, and comfortable routines. It tugs at your emotions,...
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...
