Not “Just Friends” — Shirley Glass

While focused on infidelity, this book illuminates emotional patterns that often hide in sex and love addiction—secrecy, isolation, blurred boundaries.

SAA Green Book — Sex Addicts Anonymous

The foundational text of the Sex Addicts Anonymous fellowship, laying out the principles, tools, and spiritual framework of recovery.

Out of the Shadows — Patrick Carnes, PhD

Breaks down the cycle of preoccupation, ritualization, compulsion, and despair with compassionate, clinically-grounded wisdom.

The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown

Explores how embracing vulnerability and imperfection fosters authenticity, belonging, and resilience.

The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk, MD

A landmark exploration of how trauma is stored in the body and nervous system.

Facing Love Addiction — Pia Mellody

Maps out a 12-step recovery path for love addiction rooted in trauma and boundary distortion.

Sex Addiction 101 — Robert Weiss

A concise introduction to sex addiction—brain chemistry, addiction cycles, and treatment options.

Attached — Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

A research-backed guide to adult attachment styles and how they shape intimacy.

Hold Me Tight — Dr. Sue Johnson

Guides couples through transformative conversations to deepen emotional bonding and repair attachment wounds.

The Journey from Abandonment to Healing — Susan Anderson

Addresses the pain of abandonment and offers tools to reclaim self-worth and rebuild internal safety.

Love Me, Don’t Leave Me — Michelle Skeen

Explores abandonment fears and the patterns that keep people stuck in unhealthy love dynamics.

Set Boundaries, Find Peace — Nedra Glover Tawwab

Practical, approachable guidance for identifying and maintaining healthy boundaries.

The New Codependency — Melody Beattie

Reframes codependency with compassion, helping readers rediscover self-worth and autonomy.

Facing Codependence — Pia Mellody

A trauma-informed examination of how childhood wounds become adult codependent behaviors.

Healing the Shame That Binds You — John Bradshaw

Reveals how toxic shame drives addictive and codependent behaviors.

No Bad Parts — Richard Schwartz

Teaches readers to understand and integrate different parts of themselves using Internal Family Systems.

Radical Acceptance — Tara Brach

A mindfulness-based guide to stop fighting against painful emotions.

When Things Fall Apart — Pema Chödrön

Timeless Buddhist wisdom for staying present with fear, loss, and grief.

Voices of Recovery — SAA

A meditation book written and produced by the SAA fellowship.

Answers in the Heart

Daily meditations for men and women recovering from sex addiction.