by Sherry Gaba | Aug 11, 2026 | Codependency, Narcissism, Relationships
Few family dynamics are as painful and confusing as the relationship between a covert narcissistic mother and her adult child. Unlike the grandiose narcissist who is openly controlling, demanding, or attention-seeking, the covert narcissist often appears...
by Sherry Gaba | Aug 4, 2026 | Codependency, Obsessive Love, Relationships
One of the most painful experiences a mother can face is becoming estranged from an adult child. While every estrangement story is unique and often involves many contributing factors, one dynamic that frequently appears in family systems is overfunctioning....
by Sherry Gaba | Jul 28, 2026 | Abuse, Codependency, Relationships, Trauma
In recent years, the word toxic has become one of the most commonly used terms in conversations about family relationships. Social media, podcasts, self-help books, and even some therapeutic spaces have normalized the idea that if a relationship feels difficult,...
by Sherry Gaba | Jul 7, 2026 | Codependency, Relationships
The competence trap is one of the most overlooked dynamics in codependency, especially among high-functioning, capable, and deeply responsible individuals. On the surface, it looks like strength. It looks like reliability, emotional intelligence, resilience, and the...
by Sherry Gaba | Jun 16, 2026 | Codependency
In families shaped by codependency, love is often abundant – but it can come tangled with anxiety, over-involvement, and blurred emotional boundaries. What begins as deep care and devotion can evolve into enmeshment, where individuality is compromised in the...
by Sherry Gaba | Jun 9, 2026 | Codependency, Narcissism, Obsessive Love, Relationships
Intelligent women often suffer more after a breakup – not because they are weaker, but because their minds are wired to go deeper, analyze more, and search relentlessly for meaning. After a relationship ends, the brain naturally tries to make sense of what...
