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 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 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...
