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Drawing from her lived experience, academic background in psychology and social work, and personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and loss, Tianna has created a compelling work that explores resilience, recovery, and the importance of breaking cycles of generational trauma.
Her story reflects the strength found in truth-telling and the courage to transform pain into hope. Through her writing, Tianna encourages others to embrace healing, reclaim their stories, and build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and future generations.
A Scapegoat's Burden: Sixty-One Days Without You is a powerful testament to resilience, truth, and the courage to break cycles of generational trauma. Through honesty, compassion, and personal reflection, T. Small explores the lasting impact of emotional abuse and the often-overlooked effects of narcissistic family dynamics.
At its heart, the book honours the memory of the author's brother, whose life was profoundly shaped by pain and struggles that few people fully recognized or understood. By sharing her story, T. Small sheds light on the invisible wounds carried by many survivors and the ways trauma can ripple through families across generations.
The story follows a daughter who grows up believing something is inherently wrong with her, only to discover she has been carrying the blame for her family's dysfunction for as long as she can remember. Raised in a deeply troubled household, she and her brother endured abuse at the hands of their stepmother while their father stood by.
Cast as the family scapegoat, she was blamed for problems she did not create, expected to absorb the family's anger and shame, and made to question her own perception of reality. Her brother suffered alongside her, and their bond became one of the few places where they could recognize and validate the truth of their experiences.
The effects of their childhood trauma extended well into adulthood. Following her brother's death from a drug overdose, the author is left devastated and searching for answers. His passing becomes a turning point, compelling her to confront the lies, manipulation, abuse, and silence that shaped their lives and examine the profound consequences these experiences had on both siblings.
More than a memoir of loss and healing, A Scapegoat's Burden offers hope to those navigating the aftermath of emotional abuse. It reminds readers that healing begins when silence is broken, truth is spoken, and the journey toward recovery is embraced with courage and self-compassion. Ultimately, it is a story about reclaiming one's voice, challenging family narratives, and finding the strength to heal after years of being told that the truth does not matter.
ISBN: 9781947245988
