"Family Scapegoat, Prized, Needed and Envied" is a poignant TEDx talk unraveling the complex dynamics of family roles. The speaker explores the burdens and privileges associated with being the 'scapegoat,' illustrating how this role, while challenging, can also lead to personal growth, resilience, and a unique perspective on life. Diane J. Collins is a writer and artist living in Brooklyn, New York. She enjoys having sparking conversations with old and new friends. She is a member of the Elizabeth Nunez Writer’s Group. Her passion is writing life stories. She developed and taught Capture the Feeling and The Pandemic Writing Workshop where she led others in writing amazing life stories in order to better understand themselves and others. She has a MA in English from the University of Connecticut.

She has published essays in Connecticut’s Northeast Magazine and Brooklyn’s Our Time Press. At every opportunity she speaks on the value of reading to children early and consistently. “Let your children catch you reading!” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx