Why Did You Stay?

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Why Did You Stay?

By: Rebecca Humphries

Narrated by: Rebecca Humphries

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Actor, writer and hopeless romantic Rebecca Humphries had often been called crazy by her boyfriend. But when paparazzi caught him kissing his Strictly Come Dancing partner, she realised the only crazy thing was believing she didn't deserve more.

Forced into victimhood by the story, Rebecca chose to reclaim her power, posting her thoughts on social media, including advice for other women who might be experiencing what she realised she'd managed to escape: a toxic, oppressive relationship. A flood of support poured in, but amongst the well-wishes was a simple question with an infinitely complex answer: 'if he was so bad, why did you stay?'

Empowering, unflinching and full of humour, this book takes that question and owns it. Using her relationship history, coming-of-age stories and experiences since the Strictly scandal, Rebecca explores why good girls are drawn to darkness, whether pop culture glamourises toxicity, when a relationship 'rough patch' becomes the start of a destructive cycle, if women are conditioned for co-dependency and—ultimately—how to reframe disaster into something magical.

Abuse

Dysfunctional Families

Dysfunctional Relationships

Parenting & Families

Personal Development

Relationships

Self-Esteem

Funny

Inspiring

Witty

Thought-Provoking

Heartfelt

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"Fierce. Game-changing. Urgently necessary. Brilliant, brilliant and did I say brilliant?" (Emma Thompson)

"Pacy, vivid, compelling and very, VERY funny...it will help so many." (Marian Keyes)

"Fuck, this is good. Every page feels important." (Lucy Vine)

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This book is sure to make every woman who has been through toxic, abusive relationships, realise that none of it is exclusive to them. So many of Rebecca's thoughts, actions, feelings and things that have been said and done to her... have been EXACTLY the same for me. I love this book with my whole heart and I will recommend it to every woman I know. I just wish I had read it at 20, rather than 39.... although I probably wouldn't have been ready for it. Cheers for reminding me how being single and happy with myself.... is the biggest and best love I have had so far!