In this powerful episode on Interrupted: Act 2 (reinventing your life) Podcast with Laurie Hardie, Deanna Powell opens up about her courageous journey from surviving abusive relationships and battling alcoholism to rebuilding her life with unwavering determination. After choosing sobriety and taking small, steady steps forward, Deanna turned to community resources like 211, Hopelink, and Catholic Community Services, slowly piecing together a foundation of stability, hope, and healing. Her story highlights the transformative power of recovery, self-worth, and resilience as she worked tirelessly to reclaim her future. Despite believing motherhood was beyond her reach, Deanna’s intrepid spirit, persistence, and faith in her own growth helped her achieve the most meaningful dream she ever held—to become a mom. Today, she is living the life she once thought was impossible, proving that with courage, support, and a refusal to give up, anyone can rise from rock bottom and rewrite their story. Which is also why she started her OWN podcast, Intrepid Storytelling. This episode is a testament to survivorship, sobriety, empowerment, and the unstoppable strength of hope.