Episode 1

Family Ties, Triggered Lies: My Story of Sibling Betrayal

Title: Family Ties, Triggered Lies: My Story of Sibling Betrayal

Subtitle: The Day My Brother Pulled a Gun on Me

Host: Tina White

Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Description:

In this powerful premiere episode, host Tina White shares the deeply personal and life-altering experience of the day her own brother pulled a gun on her. More than a moment of fear—it was a rupture in the sacred bond of family, a defining trauma that shaped how she viewed trust, safety, and survival.

This episode explores the often-silenced reality of sibling violence, especially within Black and Brown families where trauma is normalized and secrets are protected to preserve family image. Tina opens up about the emotional aftermath, the grief of losing someone who’s still alive, and the long road to healing from betrayal that cuts close to home.

This isn’t just a story—it’s a mirror for those who've experienced harm by those meant to love them. If you’ve ever struggled with family betrayal, fractured sibling relationships, or hidden emotional wounds, this episode is for you.

💡 In This Episode, Tina Explores:

  • What happens when a sibling becomes the source of trauma
  • The emotional toll of betrayal within the family
  • Grieving a person who’s still alive
  • Setting boundaries with family to protect your peace
  • Why healing is not betrayal—it's self-preservation

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

  • [The Trigger and The Truth Healing Journal (Coming Soon)]
  • [Free Therapy Directory – Therapy for Black Girls / Men / LGBTQ+ Individuals]
  • Want to share your story? Submit it at thetriggerandthetruth.com/shareyourstory

🗣 Join the Conversation:

What’s your story of sibling betrayal, trauma, or unresolved family pain?

DM @TheTriggerAndTheTruth on Instagram or use #TheTriggerAndTheTruth to share your truth and connect with our healing community.

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Tina White

Tina White is a truthteller, trauma disruptor, and the unapologetic voice behind The Trigger and The Truth podcast—a healing platform where pain meets purpose and storytelling becomes therapy. A native of South Jamaica, Queens, Tina brings over two decades of lived and professional experience navigating complex relationships, systemic grief, generational trauma, and emotional survival.

Her own journey—through loss, poverty, sexual assault, fractured family ties, and the residual impact of the crack era—fuels her commitment to helping others find clarity and healing. With deep roots in community advocacy, mental wellness, and transformation, Tina creates a safe, judgment-free space where guests and listeners alike can unpack emotional triggers and uncover the truths buried beneath them.

As the founder of several wellness and justice-centered initiatives, Tina is more than a podcast host—she’s a cultural voice for the unheard, a catalyst for deep healing, and a mentor for those finally ready to face their past and reclaim their peace.

Whether she’s guiding a raw conversation on grief, interviewing a mental health expert, or dropping therapeutic gems solo, Tina shows up fully—real, rooted, and ready to break generational cycles with truth and tenderness.