One Woman's Story of Strength and Perseverance Throughout an Abusive and Addictive Relationship Brings Awareness to the Realities of Abused Women in New Book

PHOENIX, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Rylee Ryder was not educated about emotional terror or physical torture, nor did she know how to function while living with an addict. She tried to accept her life of turmoil, conveniently denying what really took place in her household. She thought her husband was abusive because of his addiction and drunkenness, but she was wrong, his abuse was all about his need for power over her. In her debut book, "I Kissed the Bully - Would You?" Rylee shares a true story that arms readers with educational substance and realistic information.

Like so many abused women, Rylee felt insignificant, trading her dignity for a belief that she could purchase family stability based on accommodating her husband's perverted demands. Smitten with good intentions, she was determined to change him. As a result, she slogged through overwhelming bouts of depression and alienation. Functioning on overload all the time, she had not been willing to remove herself or her child from her commitment to make her marriage work.

"After diligent research, I discovered an astronomical number of women worldwide suffer many types of abuse and endure dysfunctional relationships," said Rylee. "I felt determined to tell my real-life story because I believe that there is a responsibility to spread healthy, constructive solutions to women who might not even realize they have acclimated to dysfunctional circumstances."

Ultimately, Rylee hopes to bring awareness to the many types of abuse one may suffer and help other women know they have the strength to get through these unimaginable situations.

"I Kissed the Bully - Would You?" has received numerous praises.

"The reader comes to feel that anyone has the ability to overcome adversity. A good read for everyone who has struggled in difficult relationships with determination to overcome and understand the journey." ̶ Ing J., RN, BA, BSN, MBAS

"A tale of how so many women focus on the good in a man and refuse to recognize the bad, who chose the relationship over common sense and safety. Rylee Ryder holds nothing back, spares the reader none of the horror, but entices you to preserve, just as she did." ̶ Dr. Bonnie M., Recovered Alcoholic

"I Kissed the Bully - Would You?"
By Rylee Ryder
ISBN: 9781665514736 (softcover); 9781665514729 (hardcover); 9781665514712 (electronic)
Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and AuthorHouse

About the author
Rylee Ryder unequivocally understands abused, co-dependent women because she was one. She learned that denial of her circumstances could only harbor bitterness, wariness and dread. She forgot how to believe in herself, her intuition and her own self-trust. Ryder believes in right and wrong, honesty and standing up for oneself. To learn more, please visit http://www.kissthebully.com.

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