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 | 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 | 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 | Mar 13, 2025 | Personal Growth, Self Reflection, Self-Empowerment, Self-Worth
Self-improvement is trendy. Everywhere you look, people are talking about “working on themselves”—reading self-help books, hitting the gym, journaling, setting goals. But let’s be real: most of it is surface-level. Real self-work...
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...
