by Sherry Gaba | Nov 11, 2025 | Abuse, Narcissism, Psychotherapy, Relationships
It’s one of the most painful ironies of healing: the healthier, more self-aware person is usually the one who ends up in therapy after betrayal or narcissistic abuse. The one who tried to love, repair, understand, and stay connected is often the one sitting on...
by Sherry Gaba | Nov 4, 2025 | Abuse, Codependency, Narcissism, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Trauma
When we start healing from trauma, codependency, or narcissistic abuse, it’s common to discover that parts of us automatically go into protection mode – the caretaker, the pleaser, the controller, the avoider, the one who shuts down, or the one who fights...
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 | Jun 17, 2025 | Psychotherapy, Relationships
In the landscape of personal development and psychological healing, the integration of various theories often leads to profound insights. One such synergy emerges when combining Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory with the Internal Family Systems (IFS)...
by Sherry Gaba | Mar 4, 2025 | Codependency, Psychotherapy
Codependency is a complex emotional and behavioral condition that arises when individuals prioritize the needs of others over their own, often to their detriment. This pattern can lead to unhealthy relationships, low self-esteem, and a lack of personal fulfillment....
