about the author
Bethany Tomms
Bethany Tomms is an exceptionally talented storyteller whose writing is fuelled by real-life experiences, sincerity, and deep compassion. Bethany’s book weaves together stories of struggle, love, and self-discovery, offering readers the chance to draw inspiration from vulnerability.
With humour and heartfelt reflection, Bethany offers solace to those who have been misjudged and misunderstood, reminding everyone of the strength in owning one’s story and forging one’s own path through life. This multigenerational unveiling of the foundation of an epic family universe is the perfect starting point to immerse yourself in Tomms literary world. Her plots are addictive, her characters are captivating, and if you enjoy stories of influential families hitting the rock bottom, you’ll be hooked from beginning to end.
Inside the Pages: A Journey Unveiled
Emotions are complex, and we often lack the tools to help others effectively. Sometimes, we might think we are offering words of encouragement to someone struggling, without realising the effect they have. We may also have found solutions to their problems, which can lead to unintentional mistakes. I Refused to Disappear – A Memoir of Family Secrets, Betrayal, Survival, and Finding Freedom is a true story of struggle, faith, and transformation. Through experiences marked by pain, loss, and the scars life leaves behind, Bethany guides us along a path where love, gratitude, and resilience become forces that sustain us all.
Who This Book Will Inspire
In I Refused to Disappear, chapter after chapter, you will realise the significance of self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and interpersonal relationship management… a perfect book for learning how to be a little happier. It is an especially valuable read for women on an inner journey and for therapists who support women’s processes from an integrative perspective, as well as for identifying aspects of their own personality that may hold them back.
Empower Your Journey with Bethany Tomms
If you want to overcome your fears and blocks, as well as guilt, feelings of disorientation, and behaviours that keep you from thriving, this book is perfect for you. Discover what lies beyond your comfort zone, move from thought to action, overcome limiting beliefs, and much more.
Bethany’s Why: The Heartbeat of This Story
I wrote this book not just to tell my story,
but to give others permission to reclaim theirs.
— Bethany Tomms