New book Out Now
Molested Part Two : A Poetry Letter to the little girl within
As of November 2021, Deannia Friend is honored to debut her second book titled Molested part two: a poetry letter to the little girl within. In Molested part two: a poetry letter to the little girl within, Deannia continues to speak out against molestation with bravery and strength, with hopes of helping those who are searching for their voice of redemption. Deannia believes that Therapeutic Poetry can help ease one’s thoughts while knowing there is life after molestation. She is here to express how to take control over such a traumatizing experience and interruption of the mind.
Deannia L. Friend is an educator, writer, poet and self-published author who, over the past forty years, has been journaling and writing poetry, expressing vulnerability while aiming for spiritual, emotional, mental and internal peace. Her journey of fighting through the pains of childhood molestation has inspired her to produce works that heal the mind, body and soul.
Molested part two: a poetry letter to the little girl within, is Friend’s sophomore effort. Her first book Molested, captured thoughts from Nikki Giovanni the legendary poet, writer, commentator, activist and Virginia Tech University Distinguished Professor. Giovanni states, “When I received the copy of Molested I simply had to stop and read it. Your voice is so clear and strong, your emotions so honest. Every young woman should have a copy.” -Nikki Giovanni
About Deannia Friend
She resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In August 2015, Deannia became a first time, self-published author and poet, with her debut book titled MOLESTED. Years of working diligently on this book had come to past. She poetically expresses the unfortunate experience with a deadly secret called molestation.
Deannia has paired her poerty work with award-winning artwork created by art professor, Deborah Rockman, at Byrneboehm Gallery and performed spoken word. She has locally participated in Hook a Sistah UP, Authors Showcase at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, promoted her own book reading/signing at The House of Basqko Art Studio and Marge’s Donut Den in the Paul Collins Art Studio room, being invited back to discuss and sell her book two weeks in a row. She has also had the privilege to speak to a Psychology class at Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University and to a group of amazing females at the Juvenile Detention Center.
