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...
by Sherry Gaba | Oct 14, 2025 | Codependency, Obsessive Love, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Trauma
So many of us want to forget the past – the choices we made, the people we loved who hurt us, the mistakes that feel heavy with shame. Especially if those choices involved a toxic or codependent relationship, our instinct may be to cut off those versions of...
by Sherry Gaba | Sep 23, 2025 | Abuse, Codependency, Narcissism, Obsessive Love, Relationships, Trauma
Growing up with parents who never apologize isn’t just frustrating in the moment – it’s quietly shaping the way you see yourself, relationships, and conflict. In a healthy family, apologies teach children that mistakes are human, accountability...
by Sherry Gaba | Jul 22, 2025 | Codependency, Obsessive Love, Relationships
Relationships can be both a source of joy and a complex challenge, often prompting us to examine our behaviors and feelings. One of the most nuanced aspects of romantic partnerships is understanding the difference between compromising for love – what might feel...
