Codependence and the Power of Detachment: How to Set Boundaries Make Your Life Own (For Adult Children Alcoholics Other Addicts)

“This book is bound to become a codependence classic. It should be required reading for all who seek to create healthy, balanced relationships.” – , PhD. Codependency books are perfect for those of us who live as if what other people think matters more than what we think. This thinking leads to constantly trying to please or even to change others. Codependent behaviors can have negative effects on us and those around us, even leading to a dysfunctional family. It can be difficult to say no to those we love. Karen Casey, bestselling author of and , has had her own experience with codependent behavior, and she is here to share what she has learned along the way. Through her own stories and the stories of those she has met through Al Anon meetings and elsewhere, she shows you how to detach from unhealthy codependency, create more positive relationships and, ultimately, lead a less stressful life.