A House Interrupted: A Wife's Story of Recovering from Her Husband's Sex Addiction

by Maurita Corcoran

Maurita Corcoran 's world collapsed when she learned that her husband, a successful physician, was a sex addict. She was suddenly submerged in a world of painful choices about how to rebuild a life for herself and her four children. This is an absorbing memoir about forgiveness, resilience, and hope. With the growing public awareness of how pervasive sex addiction has become, this memoir answers the questions that spouses must face in building lives of self-respect.

280 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2011

About the author

Maurita Corcorans unforgettable book A House Interrupted, A Wifes Story of Recovering From Her Husbands Sex Addiction, is a must read for anyone impacted by the devastating effects of sexual addiction. Filled with actual journal entries, this first-hand account is a can't-put-it-down read about a wife's devastating discovery that her physician husband had been living a double life.

Maurita was completely blindsided when she discovers that her husband of fourteen years, was a sex addict. She had never heard of such an addiction. Suddenly, she was catapulted into a world of therapy, self-help, and recovery groups, and an eventual understanding of the word, spirituality. Maurita learns how to heal her broken heart and put the shattered pieces of her soul, her families' life, back together.
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Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gut wrenching account! I applaud the author's strength,perseverance and willingness to speak out with utter candor to assist others.One confusing critique? A vow of abstinence was part of the treatment plan Return to a physical relationship with her husband was not mentioned.(unless I somehow missed it) I thought, no sexual intimacy ever again? Finally in 2005,near the finale, love making was haphazardly mentioned. That they chose to do something else, instead. I believe this would be a component of interest....

[Jess Doma · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written with such vibrant narration and the characters become so real. Especially her counselor. I didn’t agree with a lot in this book, but I was thankful for her walk with Christ and how that dramatically changed her life. I desperately wanted to see her fight for herself and know she didn’t have to stay with a man who did this over and over. The second relapse was crushing just for the reader so I can’t imagine how it felt for her. He was so hard on her too. Over all the writing was magical, real, and funny at times.

[April Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the former partner of a crack addict, I was really able to relate to this story. I found it both interesting and helpful. Maurita allowed herself and a big portion of her life be exposed. As more people come forward with sex addiction, I think thisbook will be one that a varying audience would want to read. I enjoyed this book and will suggest it to others.