Saints Codependent: Good From Evil

by Angie Galler Bowen, LCSW

Overview

Saints Codependent is the first in a trilogy. Pure fiction, yet influenced by real life stories, it offers fast-paced action and suspense. Follow the journey of three women, struggling to find their own identities. Wanting to "do the Christian thing" yet habitually leaving themselves out of their circle of care.
Constance fails to see how her intense community and social needs have blinded her to Norma's needs. Norma and Libby's choice to be loyal to their abusive husbands becomes harmful to everyone.
The evils these women have suffered are many. Domestic violence, sexual abuse, murder, kidnapping is just a glimpse of the skeletons in their closets, the "blemishes" upon their seemingly quiet, undisturbed towns.
This book gives insights to become more aware of the commonality of evil in all families, regardless of income, gender, sexual orientation, or race. It will challenge readers to learn, understand, and grow so that they might know themselves.
From beginning to end these characters will capture your heart and touch the deepest and most painful parts of who we can be when needs go unfulfilled. Their stories are gut-wrenching yet healing, reminding all of us that trusting God's love will not fail, even in unfathomable pain.
As you become privy to this family's darkest secrets, sit in on psychotherapy sessions, vicariously learning as they learn. If desired, at the end, answer some gentle yet probing questions for the individual reader or to be used in a group format.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162960140
Publisher:	Covenant Books
Publication date:	09/04/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	372 KB

About the Author

Angie earned her master’s in clinical social work at University of Tennessee. She has held licenses in Tennessee and Florida and currently maintains a license in North Carolina.
Certified in cognitive behavioral therapy and rational hypnotherapy, Angie has extensive training and expertise in helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, forgiveness, obsessive-compulsive, and perfectionistic behaviors when trying to maintain healthy relationships.
With twenty-five years of clinical private practice, fifteen years facilitating social skills workshops and retreats, and a background of serving as adjunct professor of psychology, social work, and social welfare, Angie was blessed to also conduct continuing education workshops for the University of Tennessee and National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
She enjoyed appearing on local TV and radio to promote individual peace during holidays. She has served as EAP counselor for Florida military and USPS and conducted grief groups for children in public schools.
Angie lost her husband to cancer in 2018. He was her greatest supporter during the writing of Saints Codependent. It is her hope that while deeply entertaining as a novel, this book continues to direct a purposeful focus toward our ability to overcome physical, psychological, social, and spiritual stumbling blocks to healthy relationships. This is her deepest desire as a woman and clinician.
Now retired, Angie’s favorite pastime is spending time with her grandchildren and her new puppy, Georgia. You can reach her at .