My Boyfriend Trafficked Me to His Friends
Summary
Deanna Powell shares her journey from a sheltered, fundamentalist upbringing to becoming a single mom by choice and real estate agent. She reveals previously hidden trauma involving coercive control and sexual abuse by a partner named Steve, detailing how his manipulation led to her addiction and eventual recovery through tough-love counseling. Powell discusses how telling her raw story on her podcast, Intrepid Storytelling, helped her reclaim her voice and encourages others to share their experiences to overcome shame.
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