(126) How One Vicious Argument Gave Birth to a Book on Trauma & Survival

When people think of poetry, some can think it's just pretty words, but for Deanna Repose-Oaks it’s the secret weapon behind surviving a lifetime of trauma, mental health battles, and a crazy family saga. She’s penned six poetry books, each one a raw, beautiful reflection of her journey through chaos, depression, and healing. Deanna opens up about her tumultuous past: being adopted, growing up amid drug addiction and shattered family ties, and battling the invisible wounds of trauma. You’ll hear how she turned her darkest moments into power, using poetry as both refuge and rebellion, hiding her fe...