Frustrated over love-destroying behaviors in a loved one? Ready to throw in the towel and give up on or divorce your addict? Tired of spending thousands of dollars on treatments that don''t seem to work? Then this book is for you. Written by someone who has lived with an addict in the family for her entire life, this booklet offers a practical, scientific and Biblical approach to help you help your loved one struggling with addiction. It explains the why behind the what of your loved one''s frustrating behaviors and offers a roadmap that will lead to your recovery, and hopefully, your loved one''s recovery. Clear-eyed and realistic, this concise booklet is a must-read for family members and their pastoral caregivers to be on the same page and to speak with one loving voice to the suffering loved one. Included in the booklet is a link to a video of the Ryans'' story of rescue from a marriage nearly shipwrecked by narcotic addiction that can be used as a discussion-generating tool for groups or couples seeking recovery. Barbara Dixon Ryan is a lawyer, substance abuse counselor, peer recovery specialist and a lover of people. She has taken seminary level courses from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation and is an avid reader and gleaner in the field of substance abuse recovery. She has been active in her own recovery community for 15 years and writes, counsels and teaches on Biblical themes. She is the mother of three, the grandmother of three, and wife of one (with whom separation-unto-reconciliation was twice necessary). Her youngest daughter is non-verbal, severely developmentally challenged and is on the autism spectrum. The Lord God has given her the tongue of one who has been taught, so that she can sustain others who are weary with words of encouragement. (Isaiah 50:4 is her life verse.) She can be reached at [email protected]. Barbara knows the hell of addiction....her book is a guide through the labyrinth of relational, emotional and institutional chaos. I am enormously grateful that my clients will now have an ally that wisely provides a coherent and robust way forward...a must-read. Dan B. Allender, Ph.D.; Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology Barbara Dixon Ryan writes from both the head and the heart, having experienced firsthand the grief of loving an addict....I recommend this volume to anyone who finds themselves loving someone who is addicted to something they hate. Kathy Keller, author and co-founder with Tim Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City "I wish I had had this booklet twenty years ago! Helpful, concise and wise. I highly recommend it." Rev. Dr. John Yates, Rector, the Falls Church Epsicopal/Anglican, 1979-2019 Do not read this book unless you want to learn, step-by-step, how tough Christian love is more powerful than the worst addiction has to offer. But if you need to know what to do, from intervention to relinquishment, this booklet is for you. Robert S. Brown, MD, Ph.D., COL (Ret.), formerly Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, and Professor of Education, University of Virginia "The ''opioid epidemic'' is no abstraction. It touches almost every family and this publication is the practical aide you need, grounded in neuroscience, theology, and personal wisdom. I highly endorse Barbara''s work." Dawn Murphy Phillips, Former Assistant Prosecutor, Virginia Courts, currently a Child Advocacy Attorney Barbara Ryan lives, writes, and knows addiction-in-the-family recovery fully. She has been a resource for me and will be a resource for you. She knows the questions you have and points you to the answers you need. Reverend Mark Davis, Senior Pastor, Park Cities Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas

Are you feeling exasperated and helpless about your family member's addiction? Are you at your wit's end, having tried everything you can think of to make them stop? If someone you love is engaging in addictive behaviors such as alcohol and drug misuse, eating disorders, smoking, gambling, Internet addiction, sex addiction, compulsive overspending, or relationship addiction, you are undoubtedly experiencing unpredictability in your relationship. Some of the most common emotions you will experience include: - Guilt and shame - Anger and anxiety - Confusion and powerlessness Whether the addict in your life is your spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, or colleague, the key to changing this reality for yourself lies in shifting your focus from your loved one's addiction to you own self-care. This book presents a dramatically fresh approach to help you get off the roller-coaster chaos of addiction, maintain your own sanity and serenity, and live your best life.

Are You Addicted? Has addiction taken over your life? Do you want to stop using painkillers, but shame and embarrassment keep you from reaching out for help? You are not alone—millions find themselves in the clutches of addiction. Michael McGee, M.D., an addiction psychiatrist, has treated thousands of people struggling with addiction. His message: You don't need to suffer—you can live a life free of addiction. In this book, Dr. McGee offers a helpful first step to recovery. He explains what you need to know about addiction and how you can overcome it. He helps you understand: • Addiction is a brain disease—you didn't choose to become addicted. • Shame fuels addiction and keeps you from seeking treatment. • Treatment works—both residential and out-patient. • Medications relieve withdrawal symptoms and help you stay sober. • You can heal—turning emotional pain into growth and transformation. Don't Lose Hope! Millions Have Recovered from Addiction. You Can, Too!

Finally--the book you've been waiting for to help you find and keep the right partner and make love last. Best-selling author and renowned relationship expert Barbara De Angelis reveals everything you need to know about compatibility and shows you how to create the fulfilling relationship you deserve whether you are- Married, and wondering if you could be happier. Single, and wondering how to avoid another wrong partner. In love, and wondering whether your partner is the right one for you. with powerful advice and groundbreaking techniques that have helped thousands of people transform their lives, Dr. De Angelis will show you the formula for creating love that lasts, and help you to understand yourself and the one you love as you never have before. Discover: How to avoid making the biggest mistakes in love. The six essential qualities to look for in a mate. How to spot fatal flaws in a partner. How to create the sexual chemistry you want. The compatibility formula to make your relationship work.

Love addiction manifests in many forms, from Fatal Attraction-type obsessive lust to less extreme but nonetheless psychologically and emotionally harmful forms. The most common of these is staying in a bad relationship because of a fear of being alone-the "I hate you but don't leave me" relationship. In ADDICTION TO LOVE, recovering love addict Susan Peabody explains the variety of ways this disorder plays out, from the obsessively doting love addict to the addict who can't disentangle from an unfulfilling, dead-end relationship. Peabody provides an in-depth and easy-to-follow recovery program for those suffering from this unhealthy and often dangerous addiction and explains how to create a loving, safe, and fulfilling relationship. • A seminal work on unhealthy and obsessive behaviors in love, and how to change behavior to have a positive relationship. This third edition includes a new introduction and revisions to the text throughout. • Some symptoms of love addiction include love at first sight, excessive fantasizing, abnormal jealousy, nagging, and accepting dishonesty. • Even relationships with parents, children, siblings, or friends may be addictive-dependency is not always related to romantic love. • Previous editions have sold more than 40,000 copies. "Love addiction is a three-headed serpent that Susan Peabody adeptly slays. This is the quintessential book for any love addict or counselor needing to fully understand this highly prevalent and complex disorder. Susan detects and dissects aspects of this condition not comprehended in other books of its kind. Recovery is possible. This book makes it possible to take the succinct steps necessary toward a loving and reciprocal long-term intimate relationship." —Sudi Scull, M.F.T., C.N., psychotherapist and nutritionist

"Learn what "Life Language" you truly speak.""Life is a creative experience, and it is important to understand where the real meaning lies, the chosen goal and process of realizing the outcome. You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose by applying the principles and techniques in this book. The process doesn't require you to believe anything, only to make choices from a position of awareness that the opportunity to make those choices exists.""Set off on a journey of personal discovery through research and actions, with specific information and simple instructions offering a high degree of clarity, autonomy, and confidence about what it is that you are really doing as your life.""Life Happiness - The Secret of Life LanguageTM provides a unique guide and insight to pursuing Self Development. It is aimed at empowering people to take control of their lives and make the most of whatever abilities they have." "After graduating from university,

Sex Addiction: A Guide for Couples and Those Who Help Them is a practical book that provides empathic support, guidance, information and pragmatic strategies for couples who want to survive sex and porn addiction - whether that’s together, or apart. Sex and porn addiction devastates couple relationships, and unlike the impact of infidelity, there is no ‘before’ to get back to and no ‘after’. This book adopts the metaphor of a boat, presenting addiction as the tidal wave that devastates the relation-ship, leaving both crew members fighting for survival. There’s guidance to ensure each partner makes it safely back to shore and advice on surveying the damage to your relation-ship and deciding if you want to save it and set sail again. You’ll find practical advice for both the partner and the addicted partner, including first-hand accounts of couples that have already undertaken the journey.