Deanna is sharing a part of her story she never thought she would tell publicly. After growing up in a deeply controlling religious environment, she entered adulthood without a clear understanding of boundaries, consent, or her own self-worth, leaving her vulnerable to relationships filled with manipulation, coercive control, abuse, and addiction. She opens up about being groomed and sexually coerced by a partner, losing herself in unhealthy relationships, and turning to alcohol until a DUI and three months in jail became the wake-up call that ultimately saved her life. Through sobriety, recovery, and learning to trust herself, Deanna began rebuilding her identity and discovering that the family she'd always dreamed of didn't have to look the way she'd been taught.Check Out Deanna : Subscribe To Intrepid Storytelling:→ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@IntrepidStorytelling→ Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intrepid-storytelling/id1855383579→ Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/4C37HrHnzXKGDTQjCeWxOZ?si=1213f92e209a4cbeFollow Intrepid Storytelling On Social Media:→ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578154971079→ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/intrepidstorytelling→ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@intrepidstorytellingFollow Deanna On Social Media:→ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/deanna.powell.5817/→ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/deannapowellDeanna's Websites:→ Podcast: https://www.intrepidstorytelling.com→ Real Estate: https://www.intrepidhometeam.comSponsored By:→ Shopify | Every story has a turning point. If you're ready to build something of your own, start your journey with a free trial at https://shopify.com/insane→ HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.On This Episode We Cover: → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → Further Listening→ I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to PrisonMore We Are All Insane:→ OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time | https://shop.wereallinsane.com→ Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insaneLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices