Breaking the Silence to Overcome Adversity: Why I Changed My Entire Direction💋

Let's talk about the polite cage we call "professionalism." We're taught that being a professional means swallowing your anger, your grief, and your truth to protect an image of competence. But I'm looking around, and I see too many accomplished women protecting institutions that wouldn't lift a finger to protect us. I've been a lawyer, a veteran, and an author. I've seen the cost of silence firsthand, and I'm done with it.This is Episode 1 of The Cost of Silence, an eight-part limited series for women who are finally asking: What am I still willing to endure to keep doing this?Deliberations w/Sonya: Words Endure, Truth Evolves. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deliberations w/Sonya: Words Endure, Truth Evolves. at sonyaogletree.substack.com/subscribe