by Sherry Gaba | Jan 13, 2026 | Codependency, Trauma
At first glance, the hyper-independent woman looks nothing like the classic image of a codependent. She’s successful, self-reliant, emotionally contained, and often the one others depend on. She doesn’t chase, cling, or overtly people-please – in...
by Sherry Gaba | Dec 30, 2025 | Codependency
Navigating the New Year as someone who struggles with codependency can be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Here are some strategies to help you move through this transition while fostering a healthier mindset: 1....
by Sherry Gaba | Dec 23, 2025 | Codependency, Relationships
Rejection in a toxic relationship can feel like the deepest wound. It stirs up old pain – the kind that lives in your body, not just your mind. When someone you’ve loved, cared for, or sacrificed yourself for suddenly pulls away, blames you, or discards...
by Sherry Gaba | Dec 16, 2025 | Abuse, Codependency, Fear, Narcissism, Obsessive Love, Relationships
Control often begins as protection. It’s a survival strategy that once made sense – born from fear, unpredictability, or trauma. When we grow up in environments where love felt conditional or chaos ruled the home, control becomes a way to feel safe. But...
by Sherry Gaba | Dec 9, 2025 | Codependency, Obsessive Love, Relationships
The holidays carry a special kind of emotional weight. For many, they bring warmth, connection, and tradition. But for those healing from codependency, toxic relationships, or years of emotional caretaking, this season can stir up guilt in ways that feel overwhelming....
by Sherry Gaba | Dec 2, 2025 | Abuse, Codependency, Fear, Narcissism, Obsessive Love, Relationships, Trauma
Healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you were – before the world taught you to forget. Before you were silenced. Before you learned to walk on eggshells to keep the peace. Before love meant self-abandonment, and safety...
