by Sherry Gaba | Sep 22, 2026 | Codependency, Obsessive Love, Relationships
She can run a company, manage a demanding career, raise a family, solve complicated problems, and take care of everyone around her. But in love, she keeps finding herself with emotionally unavailable partners. At first, the relationship may feel exciting and intensely...
by Sherry Gaba | Sep 15, 2026 | Abuse, Codependency, Fear, Narcissism, Relationships, Trauma
Have you ever found yourself completely overwhelmed by what should have been a simple disagreement? Maybe your partner calmly expressed disappointment, yet your heart began racing. Your chest tightened. You wanted to shut down, defend yourself, run away, or...
by Sherry Gaba | Sep 8, 2026 | Codependency, Obsessive Love, Relationships
When my boyfriend broke his leg, I thought the challenge would be practical. I expected the logistics, the extra driving, the appointments, the helping hands, and the disruption to daily life. What I did not expect was how much it would challenge my own nervous...
by Sherry Gaba | Sep 1, 2026 | Codependency, Obsessive Love, Relationships
One of the deepest wounds many people carry is the belief that love must be earned. If you grew up feeling unseen, criticized, emotionally neglected, or responsible for other people’s feelings, you may have learned that being loved required performing. Perhaps...
by Sherry Gaba | Aug 25, 2026 | Abuse, Codependency, Narcissism, Relationships
Most people have heard of narcissists and psychopaths, but a newer term has been gaining attention: the dark empath. While not an official mental health diagnosis, the concept describes someone who appears emotionally attuned to others but uses that understanding to...
by Sherry Gaba | Aug 18, 2026 | Codependency, Relationships
One of the most misunderstood concepts in both spirituality and codependency recovery is the idea of not reacting. Many people assume that not reacting means becoming passive, suppressing emotions, or allowing others to mistreat you. In reality, not reacting is one of...
