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Dear Diary, Love Deanna
Dear Diary, Love Deanna" is my verbal journal on the wild, weird, and wonderful ride we call everyday American life. Think of it as the place where the thoughts you never dare to say out loud finally get an audience! I’m here to poke fun at the status quo, give a little side-eye to life’s spoon-fed narratives, and dive headfirst into those unspoken emotions we all pretend don’t exist. And hey, if something I say rubs you the wrong way, remember – I’m just talking to my diary. Some episodes might be what your heart doctor ordered, others might make you laugh, cringe, or say, 'Did she really just go there? So, grab a comfy seat or get ready for a walk – however you listen – because this diary’s about to spill!
Dear Diary, Love Deanna
Balancing Acts: Freedom, Safety, and the Right to Protect
In this episode of Dear Diary, Love Deanna, I reflect on how I grew up in a bubble of safety—where life felt secure, predictable, and far from the dangers we see today. But as the years passed, the world changed, and so did I. The bubble popped, leaving me face-to-face with the harsh realities of senseless violence, crime, and a society that feels more chaotic by the day. I understand the concern people have over these tragic events, but it’s precisely because of this unrest that we have the right—and the responsibility—to defend ourselves. It’s a delicate balance: protecting our freedoms while confronting the violence that tests them. Tune in as I explore this conundrum, and a reminder that hope always finds a way to shine through.