But Whitney's family intervened. Her mom, Cissy Houston, didn't think it was "natural for two women to be that close." And as she became more and more famous, Whitney decided to put a stop to their relationship altogether."She said we shouldn't be physical anymore because it would make our journey even more difficult," Crawford wrote, adding that Whitney left her with a parting gift: a blue Bible. "She said if people find out about us, they would use this against us, and back in the '80s that's how it felt."Whitney and Robyn's closeness resulted in all kinds of speculation about the singer's sexuality, but Crawford kept that secret buried, telling People, "I found comfort in my silence."She added: "Whitney knows I loved her and I know she loved me. We really meant everything to each other. We vowed to stand by each other." Which is why Crawford wrote the book."I wanted to lift her legacy, give her respect and share the story of who she was before the fame," she explained. "And in that, to embrace our friendship."Crawford's book promises to set the record straight with Houston's previously untold story, and give fans more insight into the singer's complex life. And who better to do that than the one person who knew her best?A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston will be available on November 12.[video_embed id='1775098']David Foster shares his favourite memory of Whitney Houston[/video_embed]People Now: All About Robyn Crawford Breaking Her Silence on Whitney Houston in New Memoir - Watch the Full Episode https://t.co/jYrsd3zpPK
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