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The Struggle to Break Free: Understanding the Difficulties of Leaving a Toxic Relationship

The Struggle to Break Free: Understanding the Difficulties of Leaving a Toxic Relationship

by Sherry Gaba | Dec 14, 2023 | Abuse, Codependency, Fear, Narcissism, Relationships

Leaving a toxic relationship is an incredibly challenging endeavor. Many individuals find themselves trapped in toxic dynamics, unable to break free from the cycle of abuse and toxicity. In this blog post, we will explore some of the reasons why it is so difficult to...
Why We Second Guess Ourselves After a Toxic Relationship

Why We Second Guess Ourselves After a Toxic Relationship

by Sherry Gaba | Dec 9, 2023 | Abuse, Relationships, Trauma

Toxic relationships can leave a lasting impact on our lives, long after they have ended. One common effect of such relationships is the tendency to second guess ourselves. This article aims to shed light on why we often doubt our decisions and abilities after being in...
Intergenerational Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

Intergenerational Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse

by Sherry Gaba | Jun 9, 2023 | Abuse, Narcissism, Trauma

Intergenerational trauma and narcissistic abuse are two complex and interconnected issues that can have a profound impact on individuals and families. Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of trauma from one generation to the next, often through patterns...
Getting Over A Toxic Relationship Using Polyvagal Theory

Getting Over A Toxic Relationship Using Polyvagal Theory

by Sherry Gaba | Jul 16, 2022 | Abuse, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Trauma

Toxic relationships create ripples throughout our mind and our body. In a toxic relationship, our mind reads cues and our body responds in ways that are effective coping mechanisms for that relationship. However, these responses to social cues are often not effective...
Top Reasons We Ignore Red Flags When Dating A Narcissist

Top Reasons We Ignore Red Flags When Dating A Narcissist

by Sherry Gaba | May 31, 2022 | Abuse, Codependency, Narcissism, Obsessive Love, Relationships, Trauma

The early stages of any new relationship are always the most intense. This is the time when the exhilaration of meeting the right person is the most pronounced, and we feel immediately close and may even become focused on thinking about them frequently or on an...
Understanding Internal Family Systems Therapy and Its Relationship to Codependency

Understanding Internal Family Systems Therapy and Its Relationship to Codependency

by Sherry Gaba | May 21, 2022 | Abuse, Codependency, Psychotherapy, Trauma

There are various types of treatment options used with individuals through therapy. Some types of therapy are designed to work from the diagnosis of the patient or individual, while others are focused on holistically treating the individual and not focus on treating...
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