Lorilyn B. Alden was addicted to men. In Manaholic: A Journey to Recovering Me, she transparently shares the intimate details and pivotal steps of her healing journey in this memoir with a touch of self-help. This book is an essential read for women who identify as people pleasers, believe they need a man to survive, or put their relationships with men before their own well-being.Like young girls everywhere, Lorilyn was groomed from the womb to believe she needed a man to live the life she imagined. She has been held at gunpoint, beaten nearly to death, and drugged and raped, all at the hands of the men in her life. As she approached her 50th birthday, she came to a life-altering fork in the road: stay in an unhealthy relationship or jump into the unknown. She jumped without a parachute and embarked on a profound journey of recovery, renewal, and self-empowerment.Manaholic is the first in a trilogy and a labor of love about healing and forgiveness. It is a love note to herself, and an eye-opener for anyone who has ever put the needs of a man before their own, even above their children.Lorilyn B. Alden is a global speaker, TEDx presenter, master facilitator, and coach. She is the founder of the CHAT Communication System, an innovative communication-style assessment tool and methodology.