by Sherry Gaba | Apr 21, 2026 | Narcissism, Relationships, Trauma
High-achieving women are often intelligent, capable, emotionally intuitive, and deeply responsible. They lead teams, raise families, build businesses, and hold entire systems together. On the outside, they look powerful. On the inside, many carry a quiet exhaustion...
by Sherry Gaba | Mar 31, 2026 | Codependency, Narcissism, Obsessive Love, Relationships
In the age of social media, visibility has become currency. Attention, followers, likes, and proximity to influence are often mistaken for worth. Within this landscape, a particular relational dynamic has become increasingly common: the clout-chasing narcissist. This...
by Sherry Gaba | Feb 17, 2026 | Codependency, Narcissism, Obsessive Love, Relationships, Trauma
Abandonment anxiety is one of the most painful emotional experiences a person can carry. It lives deep in the nervous system, often formed in childhood when love felt inconsistent, confusing, unpredictable, or unsafe. As adults, this fear doesn’t simply...
by Sherry Gaba | Jan 27, 2026 | Codependency, Narcissism, Relationships, Trauma
Going “no contact” with a narcissist – cutting off all communication, blocking messages, and stepping out of the toxic cycle – is one of the hardest yet most healing steps a codependent can take. Yet, even when a person knows the relationship...
by Sherry Gaba | Jan 20, 2026 | Codependency, Narcissism, Relationships
One of the hardest lessons survivors of narcissistic abuse learn is that logic, reasoning, and heartfelt explanations don’t work with someone who is committed to misunderstanding you. If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted after trying to “make them...
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...
