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Why Did You Stay?

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.

©2022 Rebecca Humphries (P)2022 Hachette Audio UK Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Personal Development Relationships Self-Esteem Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

"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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Details included in this book make me recognize them in my toxic relationship. Thank you for the reminder and for allowing me to a knowledge them. =^(

Makes me feel that I am not alone

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I completely related to this book. I have never felt more seen by a stranger's similar experience.

I feel seen

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Truly amazing, recommend this book for any one who ever has been or ever will be in a relationship

Stunning, raw, beautiful and so real

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Since I'm American, I wasn't familiar with either Rebecca Humphries or her boyfriend (yes I Googled to find out his name), But that doesn't matter. She illustrates beautifully and with both humor and insight the classic toxic relationship. Highly recommend.

Important and Entertaining

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Having survived a traumatic relationship, a lot it made sense and was right on, but there was a lot of rambling and TMI

Gist is Good, too long

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I'm very happy I read this book. although it is a little long I could not put it down. the inside on being emotionally abused was very overwhelming for me. I am so grateful that I am not alone. I am so grateful to know there are others out there experience what I have went through. thank you Rebecca!

Awesome read! helpful!

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Her performance is like nails on a chalkboard and writing is hard to follow. Takes away from the story. Don't recommend. Wasted money and time

Annoying

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