When family hurts, the pain cuts the deepest. BLOOD TAUGHT ME: Healing From The Past, When Family Hurt by Braxton R. Meeks is a powerful, healing guide for anyone carrying wounds caused by relatives. Families are supposed to love, protect, and nurture us-but too often, they also teach betrayal, criticism, neglect, and abuse. This book helps you face that truth, heal from it, and rise stronger than ever.Inside, you'll discover how to: Shatter the illusion of the "perfect family."Tell the difference between painful lessons and true abuse.Set healthy boundaries without guilt.Release hate without excusing harm.Break free from toxic family cycles that keep repeating.Transform betrayal into resilience, compassion, and strength.Reclaim your voice, peace, and legacy.With moving stories, honest truths, practical reflections, and affirmations, Blood Taught Me is both a mirror and a manual. It speaks to survivors of toxic family dynamics, childhood trauma, family betrayal, gaslighting, and abuse-offering hope, clarity, and empowerment. This book is for you if: You grew up in a dysfunctional family and still feel the scars.You struggle with setting boundaries with relatives.You've experienced gaslighting, scapegoating, or betrayal from family members.You're ready to stop reliving the pain and start building a new legacy of peace.You don't have to hate your family to heal. You can release the poison, keep the wisdom, and elevate your life beyond the pain they caused. It's time to end the cycle, reclaim your story, and step into the freedom you deserve. Published with assistance from BePublished.org in September 2025, BLOOD TAUGHT ME: Healing From The Past, When Family Hurt by Braxton R. Meeks is available as an ebook globally. It may also be ordered worldwide from bricks-and-mortar and online book resellers in paperback and hardcover, including your favorite bookstore. FEEDBACK FROM BETA READERS: "For survivors of family betrayal, abuse, and dysfunction.""Practical exercises, affirmations, and reflections to reclaim your peace.""Not just a book to read-a workbook to use.""Learn to release hate, keep wisdom, and build a better legacy.""When family hurts, you don't have to carry the pain forever.""Stop reliving the past. Start rewriting your future.""Your bloodline is not your destiny-you can break the cycle."