Forgotten: Living in the Shadows of Domestic Violence

by Tiffany Mensah

We see the abuse. We hear the cries and screams. We’re on the run with the victim. And although we never volunteered to play, we’re often dealt a bad hand in the game. We’re overlooked and mislabeled, and we suffer in silence. We cry ourselves to sleep and have nightmares about the flashbacks. As adults, we self-medicate to ease the pains of our troubled pasts. We are the children in domestic violence homes. We are the Forgotten. Millions of children worldwide are exposed to domestic violence every year, and over forty million adults grew up in homes plagued by the epidemic. Tiffany Mensah is one of the statistics and brings to life a real and raw perspective of the effects of growing up in a violent home.Though successful in academia and her career, Tiffany's childhood trauma was bleeding into her promising future. As she tried and failed to suppress the memories and refused to address the trauma, she was met with dead ends, further wounding her spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. But the cards she was dealt didn’t take her out of the game. Tiffany’s healing and spiritual journey from the storms of her past to the restorative calm of her present propelled her into her life's purpose—to let you know that you aren’t Forgotten.

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2020

Reviews

[Crystal Luckey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me feeling so many emotions. Domestic violence can way heavy on a person and can make you wonder why. This book told the authors experience with domestic violence, what she went through and how she overcame it. It was a long road for her, but she never gave up and it created the best person of herself. I thank you Tiffany for sharing this story with the world and hope that everyone that reads this book learn something. I loved the letter to Tiffany from Tiffany and when you wrote your circumstances is not the the final on your life, that made me cry. I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for this and I cant wait to see what is next from you!!!

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible story of resiliency, faith, and hope. Tiffany’s writing is raw and real in the best way, the kind that makes you want to sit down over coffee. She doesn’t shy away from the gritty parts of childhood trauma and domestic violence, an authenticity that is rare in today’s world. Whether you are a victim of abuse, the child of a broken home, or simply someone looking for a compelling read- pick up “Forgotten”, you won’t regret it.

[Shawn Watt · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many emotions experienced in reading the author's story, from childhood heartbreak/trauma to the roller coaster of discovering true self and turning it all into becoming a successful woman with a genuinely loving marriage. Compliments to the author for being so open about the events of her life.

[Allison Dollison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down! Reading about someone else's journey allows you to reflect on your own. There's something to learn about you and those around you who may be suffering silently. Don't miss an opportunity to have a life altering experience. Get, this, book, NOW!