whenever i need a good cry i reread who’s your daddy and each time I do I always find myself puzzling over what I would do if I were Liv. Then I’ll read the extras (specifically two times) and realize she made the right choice bc your husband making sexual jokes and ogling your best friend while you’re pregnant is disgustingly vile and shows his lack of respect for her.
I think rereading each chapter/extra made me grow too in my own relationships. I found myself in a situation like Liv, minus the baby and marriage, and I ended up taking a cheater back bc heartbreaking apologies and hopeful promises but it obviously doesn’t fix the hurt caused in the long run. I always find myself thinking of whats in front of me: he’s sorry, apologizing, made mistakes and promising to change. But remembering those extras are so important bc so much is left out of those explanations. Like Liv will never know the full extent of the 2nd time and the hookup after the divorce. if she took him back if would be a tragedy of its own bc as readers we’re there witnessing it all. We know what he omitted in his false promises and apologies, what he refused to tell Liv when she asked questions, and how he couldn’t stop his attraction when he was left alone in a room with Thea. Yes he loved Liv immensely but not enough to be satisfied with having her alone and that reminder always stays in the bsck of my mind and I never looked back. I was 19 when I first read it in 2021 and now I’m 23, basically what I’m trying to say through this long rant (sorry lol) is thank you for reminding me of the extras because without it I would’ve struggled with learning self respect 🫶🏼🫶🏼
I am so sorry you experienced such hurt at the hands of someone else. When i wrote WYD, i had no idea it would have such an impact. I’m so glad you navigated your way out of that situation and you’re better off for it!!
