Therapy Sessions: Truth and Contradictions, written by first time author, Skasa Rideau, is a journey into the ups and downs of the human psyche. Shared via a series of short poems, the readers of this book will experience the tendencies of individuals to go from extremely high highs when feeling inspired to transforming to excessively low lows, hence the subtitle Truth and Contradictions. Written from mostly the first-person perspective, each poem is designed to put the reader into a position to better understand hidden thoughts and feelings that hinder some as they attempt to recover after traumatic experiences. Loss of loved ones, loss of employment, and even loss of motivation are common experiences among all individuals, regardless of race or social status. These poetic expressions put the related thoughts of anxiousness and self-doubt on display to remind us we are not alone when going through these valleys and serve as a reminder of the toxic thought patterns that may hinder us from moving forward. This book of poetry also delves into love for family and friends, self-love and consciousness, and peer pressure derived from society and politics.