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Ingrid Dutton
Life After Abuse: Domestic Violence Survivors, Trauma, and Healing with Deonna Kay I Ep. 113
37 minutes Posted Apr 1, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Deanna’s Background And Busy Life
Plot Setup For The Measure Of Enough
Why She Finally Wrote The Book
Depicting Domestic Violence Honestly
Types Of Abuse And Content Warnings
Perception, Wealth, And Hidden Harm
Red Flags Like Isolation And Control
Eating Disorders And Body Image
Writing Hurdles, Rejection, And Revision
Beta Readers, Community, And Asking Help
Where To Get The Book
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Many domestic violence stories end with escape and a clean “happily ever after.” Real survivor experiences are often far more complex. In this episode of 1 in 3, Ingrid speaks with author Deanna Kay about her debut novel The Measure of Enough and the real-world survivor experiences that shaped its story. The conversation explores why emotional scars can remain long after safety is rebuilt — and why honest representation of abuse in fiction matters for awareness, education, and empathy. Discus...