The Codependent Fighter

More than a Fighter Blog by Sarah Gohier

Sarah Gohier is a professional fighter in Thailand. She is ranked #4 in WMO Super Bantamweight and #5 in US WBC. Sarah is also a fighter who started in the local DMV area. She is a fighter, a writer, and a survivor.

“I used to believe that one of my greatest strengths was that I could put my head down and do whatever was asked of me—no questions. I was willing to do anything if it would help me get to improve my Muay Thai. If I had trainers who I trusted, why shouldn’t I do anything that they said?

As I’ve healed more, I’ve realized that was a result of my upbringing. I substituted the controlling parents or strict religious leaders for my trainer. So, while the activity was physically healthier, I was still leaning into codependency, trusting someone else to know what was best for me. “ - Sarah

You can read more about her experience here