Milton S Magness - Stop Sex Addiction: Real Hope, True Freedom for Sex Addicts and Partners

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STOP SEX ADDICTION

Real Hope, True Freedom for Sex Addicts and Partners

The most comprehensive text since Out of the Shadows. A must-read for every sex addict, their partner, and their family. Each page instills hope for those struggling with sexual addiction, while not minimizing the pain involved in the process. It will help newcomers and old-timers alike.

David L. Delmonico, PhD
Author of In the Shadows of the Net and Cybersex Unhooked

Writing from a wealth of experience, Milton Magness has written a superb book to both partners in a relationship impacted by sex addiction. He clearly grasps the depth and breadth of the problem, doesnt minimize the profound impact, and at the same time offers the reader hope. The addicted person and his or her partner will both feel understood, supported, and validated. Without detracting from the reader who is personally affected, Magness also offers clinical direction to the treatment professional. You feel him speaking to the readers and know he is championing them in their journey.

Claudia Black, PhD, Addiction Specialist
Author of Intimate Treason and Deceived

Ive worked with many women who, along with their partner, have done a weekend intensive with Dr. Magness, and I consistently see these marriages having higher success rates than the ones that dont utilize his services. Im delighted that now, between the covers of this book, many more couples and individuals will be able to take advantage of his wisdom, experience, and guidance as they grapple with sexual addiction in their lives and marriages. This is a must-read for anyone who falls into that painful category, and for everyone who seeks to help others dealing with this issue in their lives. I often tell people this is the only book they really need to read if they want to know about sexual addiction. It is the best bible on the subject.

Marsha Means, MA
Author of Living with Your Husbands Secret Wars and Co-author of Your Sexually Addicted Spouse

This book is a very helpful tool for therapists and for people who are either having challenges with sexual addiction or have partners or friends who have that pain in their lives caused by relationships with sexual addicts. It is a very balanced, hopeful, clinically sound resource and gives very specific guidance as a map for holistic spiritual growth. We recommend this book to our patients at PCS. Dr. Milton Magness invites us into his therapy world with this book.

Ralph H. Earle, PhD
Author of The Pornography Trap, Lonely All the Time, and Co-author of Sex Addiction

In his new book, Dr. Magness expertly navigates the complexities of sexual addiction, while simultaneously making the reality of this intimacy disorder understandable for individuals who suffer, partners who love them, and those in the clinical community who are trying to help. This is currently the most thorough resource available for those of us concerned about the reality of sexual addiction. A must-read!

Kelly McDaniel, MA
Author of Ready to Heal

STOP SEX ADDICTION

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2013 by Milton S. Magness

All rights reserved. Published 2013.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-937612-24-5 (e-book)

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Publishers Note: This book contains general information about sex addiction and its effects on relationships. Central Recovery Press makes no representations or warranties in relation to the information herein; it is not an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider.

Our books represent the experiences and opinions of their authors only. Every effort has been made to ensure that events, institutions, and statistics presented in our books as facts are accurate and up-to-date. To protect their privacy, some of the names of people and institutions have been changed.

Authors Note: The approach used in this book reflects the treatment model that is used at Hope & Freedom Counseling Services as well by Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioners (CHFP) who have been trained in the Hope & Freedom treatment model.

Cover design and interior design and layout by Sara Streifel, Think Creative Design

To my wife, Kathie,

who is the inspiration behind

Hope & Freedom

The crisis that caused you to open this book is a true gift. In the middle of your present pain you may not see it as a gift. But as you take this recovery journey, you can get your life back.

This journey is an odyssey. You need to recognize at the outset that this is not a quick trip. It is an expedition that lasts a lifetime.

This book is about hope and, ultimately, freedom. Problematic sexual behavior, or sex addiction, is often difficult to face. Sex addiction results in countless negative consequences and hurts many people. Marriages and careers are destroyed by sex addiction.

There is hope because sex addiction is treatable. Through hard work and a rigorous recovery program, it is possible for sex addicts to stop all their destructive behaviors forever, and for marriages and other relationships to be restored. The recovery road is long and difficult but also very rewarding.