Hey ,If you’ve lived through trauma, abuse, or years of carrying pain in silence —you already know that facts alone don’t set you free.What reaches us—what changes us—is story.Not the stories we’ve been told about who we are, what we deserve, or how...
Dear ,Can I be honest with you for a minute?I've been watching. Not in a creepy way, but in the way that comes from years of walking alongside people in their healing.I see the smiles.The "I'm fine" responses.The way you show up for everyone else whi...
Hey ,The destination matters, but so does having the right vehicle for the journey.Soul story work isn't a sports car ride on a highway - it's an all-terrain expedition. You need something built for the real roads, the unexpected detours, the steep c...
Dear ,I want to share something close to my heart.This is a photo of two of my (several) adopted children. A brother and sister. I love this particular picture of them because it is filled with so much joy. A bunch of us had gone to church together a...
,As you know, I love to travel and explore new places and countries. While I was going through my computer yesterday, I found this picture of a roadside market stall in Uganda. And I thought the same sun that ripened these beautiful fruits in Uganda...
The message came through while I was sleeping:"Dr. Sandra, I can't stop thinking about what you said. About how loyalty became my prison. I've been awake since 2 AM just… thinking."This was from Maria, three months after Soul Story Retreat.She’d spen...
Dear ,Last week I shared thoughts on workplace respect and how toxic dynamics can trigger past trauma. The response was overwhelming—many of you reached out with your own stories and one powerful question:"This makes sense in theory, but what do I ac...
Dear ,Today is Election Day in Jamaica. Elections are about making a choice. And the truth is—not choosing is also a choice.So let me ask you… what are you choosing today?At the Soul Story Retreat, we invite you to choose yourself. To step away from...
Dear ,After a full week of client meetings and speaking engagements, I’ve been reflecting on what separates organizations that thrive from those that struggle with retention, engagement, and morale.It often comes down to one fundamental element: resp...
Dear ,Do you know the most underestimated force shaping your future? Your words.Every time you say I can’t, your mind believes you. Every time you whisper I’ll find a way, your power rises to meet it. Language is not passive nomenclature....
