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Kerry Kerr McAvoy

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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a psychologist and writer, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. She's been featured on Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project.

Her latest book, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, was recently published. This shocking true story gives an inside look at how psychological manipulation can render someone helpless and confused, even a psychologist.

Dr. McAvoy has three grown sons, and loves to swim and go snorkeling. She is on TikTok and Instagram where she offers practical tips on trauma-related issues.

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	Love You More 3.98 avg rating — 277 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pain as a Starting Point 4.38 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jesus, The Ultimate Therapist: Bringing Hope and Healing (Living Life 2 the Fullest) 3.69 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jesus, The Ultimate Therapist: Healing Without Limits (Living Life 2 the Fullest) (Volume 2) 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Narcissism Unmasked: A Survivor's Handbook of the Common Narcissistic Abuse Tactics by Lisa A. Sonni, Kerry Kerr McAvoy (Goodreads Author) (Foreword), Arriane Faye 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Never Forgotten: Devotionals to Help You Draw Closer to God When Going Through Hardship 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Why Can't I Just Leave: A Guide to Waking Up and Walking Out of a Pathological Love Relationship

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“The only worthwhile constant in human existence is our heart which can only be nourished by sincere love. A good strong heart radiates love in all directions perpetually. The heart is also the most fragile of human existence. Therefore, take good care of it. Give it constant love.”
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“There is a beautiful transparency to honest disciples who never wear a false face and do not pretend to be anything but who they are.”
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“You can suffer the pain of change or suffer remaining the way you are.”
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“The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.”
― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

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“We live, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

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