Ugly Truth Needs to Be Told

Brenda’s words are a call to courage for anyone who has ever felt invisible, silenced, or unworthy.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Ugly Truth Needs to Be Told

Silence within toxic families can be deadly. It allows abuse, dysfunction, and toxic cycles to thrive.

Brenda L. Tress breaks the silence about her experiences with family abuse and marital struggles.

The book retells her experiences with the pain of generational dysfunction.

This Is Not Just Brenda’s Story

Through raw honesty and a mother’s unwavering voice, Brenda exposes the hidden wounds many women carry. She shares her journey through marriage, motherhood, divorce, and estrangement, weaving in lessons about resilience, advocacy, and the importance of boundaries. Yes, with your own children, too.

Brenda reminds us:

“I realized silence only enables the cycle.”

“Happiness is an inside job. No one can build it for you.”

Ugly Truth Needs to Be Told is a must-read for women seeking validation, strength, and the reminder that happiness begins with reclaiming your own voice.

REVIEWS

Hear from Readers Who Loved Brenda’s Work

Reading this book felt like having an honest conversation with a dear friend. Brenda’s reminder that ‘Happiness is an inside job’ has stayed with me every single day.

Brenda’s resilience shines through every page. She gives hope to women who feel broken by their past and shows that it’s never too late to claim your own joy.

As someone who has struggled with estrangement from family, this book was healing to read. Brenda’s story reminded me that my worth is not defined by anyone else’s treatment of me.

Brenda doesn’t hold back, and that’s what makes this book so important. Her honesty about abuse, boundaries, and motherhood will resonate with anyone who has ever felt silenced.