<DIV><p>It's no surprise that our culture is addicted to ?love.” The sappy love songs, the enticing ads for romantic getaways, and the desire to be cherished by a special someone will never lose their appeal. But for some women, this poses a significant problem. Because of their insatiable desire for love, they will do anything to find it and ultimately land in destructive addictive relationships over and over again causing incredible harm.</p><p>This newly revised and expanded edition of <I>Ready to Heal </I>provides an opportunity for women to break free from painful addictive relationships. Kelly McDaniel provides the reader with the tools they will need to move along the path to living a life where intimacy is possible. Readers have an opportunity to begin to ?connect the dots” in their own relationship patterns by following the stories of four brave women. A newly added chapter on ?Mother Hunger” explores the role of the mother in infancy and how she ultimately impacts a daughter's ability to have healthy intimate relationships later in life.</p><p><B>Kelly McDaniel, MA, LPC, NCC, CSAT</B>, is a licensed professional counselor and a sex addiction therapist in private practice in San Antonio, Texas. Her passion is working with women and couples. She holds Ready to Heal retreats for women.</p></DIV>