I Just Wanted Love: Recovery of a Codependent, Sex and Love Addict by D.J. Burr Review & Excerpt

ABOUT THE BOOK 

 

Title: I Just Wanted Love: Recovery of a Codependent, Sex and Love Addict

Author: D.J. Burr

Publisher: ABLE Counseling Services, LLC

Publication Date: December 31, 2014

Pages: 232 pages

ISBN: 978-0692299128

Genre: Memoir

Format: Paperback, eBook (.mobi / Kindle), PDF

D.J. Burr is a man on a mission; successful business owner, highly respected psychotherapist and survivor of a dysfunctional life. At a young age, all he wanted was to be loved, but instead found himself targeted by a sexual predator. D.J. slipped into a life of addiction and clawed his way through broken relationships and seedy sex clubs–looking for love in all the wrong places. D.J. will take readers on a roller coaster of emotions as he details his search for grace and love.

Book Excerpt:

CHAPTER ONE

I needed serious help. I started seeing a forensic psychologist who has been in the business for over 30 years. Every week I told him about my struggles, and every week he said the same thing, “Go to a meeting.”

Link to book trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StcE3wRUo28

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About The Author

Darrett “D.J.” Burr is a licensed mental health counselor in the Washington State; national certified counselor and a specialist in problematic sexual behavior. He has been in private practice in Seattle, WA for five years. D.J. is the co-founder, owner, and Executive Director of A.B.L.E. Counseling Services, LLC.
D.J. is the creator of ABLE Affirmations, ABLE Life Recovery, and the ABLE Care Clinic. D.J. published Unfinished: A GLBT Domestic Violence Workbook while completing his Masters in Community Counseling at Argosy University-Atlanta in 2009.
Born in raised in Marietta, GA, D.J. has been known to many as a survivor. His childhood was less-than-nurturing. D.J. spent the majority of his early years tending to other’s needs and wants; not knowing what his were. He kept fighting for more–more understanding of himself.
Unfortunately, D.J. lost focus after being targeted by a sexual predator. D.J. lapsed into addiction to numb the pain of the molestation, broken relationships, dysfunctional family of origin, and loss of his childhood. However, the addiction did not stop him.
Over 15 years later, D.J. has learned to live life instead of surviving life. D.J. found answers to his long unanswered questions, primarily, who loves me? Twelve Step recovery and rigorous honesty saved D.J. from a life of addiction. He can now say, “I love myself.” Loving himself allowed D.J. to stop chasing unavailable people, places, and things. He now focuses on his recovery, which impacts every facet of his life.
D.J. enjoys writing, watching movies, especially horror/suspense. His favorite band is Nickelback. His favorite R&B group is Destiny’s Child. D.J. is also a huge fan of old 80s-90s cartoons like Transformers.

You can visit D.J. Burr’s website at www.ijustwantedlove.com

Connect with D.J.:

Author Website: www.ijustwantedlove.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djburrseattle

Twitter: https://twitter.com/djburr1022

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/djable

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My Review:
This book is not for all readers, and should only be read by adults. Like any addiction people feel like they are alone and that they need their fix. They do not care who they hurt, what they lose or what happens in the future. I think that it is a very good book for others that are addicted to have as a resource. It gives ideas and examples on how to press forward. There are also support resources listed in the back of the book. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.