Growing up with a narcissistic father, a woman learns to play small, but one night when an unknown masked man enters her room, she faces the worst night of her life, and emerges on the other side with a new found ferocity.&nbsp;Today’s episode featured Danielle Leukam. You can learn more about Danielle on her website, <a href="http://www.danielleleukam.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">danielleleukam.com</a>. And you can find her on Instagram @danielleukam, as well as Twitter and Facebook.&nbsp;You can also learn more about her story in her two memoirs, Four Pounds of Pressure: A Memoir of Rape, Survival, and Taking Back My Power <a href="https://amzn.to/3QHxMJW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3QHxMJW</a> and Another Four Pounds of Pressure: Case Files, Statements, & a Survivor's Redemption <a href="https://amzn.to/49I0umr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/49I0umr</a>, and lastly, you can check out her novella The First Sister: A Dangerous Bloodline, <a href="https://amzn.to/3TjLaXq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3TjLaXq</a>, as well as the two children’s books she’s authored.&nbsp;Danielle now works full-time at the Mayo Clinic. She is passionate about public speaking, writing, and advocating against sexual violence. And she is also the president and founder of a non-profit organization called WISH: We Inspire Survivor Healing. Learn more about WISH on their website <a href="http://www.weinspiresurvivorhealing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WeInspireSurvivorHealing.com</a>.ProducersWhit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva LipkowitzContent/Trigger Warningsrape, violent assault, child endangerment, gun violence, alcoholism, explicit language.&nbsp;Social Media<ul><li>Instagram: @actuallyhappening</li><li>Facebook: This Is Actually Happening Discussion Group</li><li>Website: <a href="http://thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a></li></ul>&nbsp;Substack - The End of the Known<a href="http://whitmissildine.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">whitmissildine.substack.com</a>Support the Show on Substack by becoming a Paid SubscriberFree subscribers get access to Whit’s weekly episode reflections and some show updates.Paid subscribers get access to AMAs with the team, follow up interviews with past guests, frequently asked questions, deeper insights into the creative process of the show and live events. A paid Substack subscription is also the best way to support the show.&nbsp;You can also support on Patreon&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="http://patreon.com/happening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/happening</a></li></ul>Website for Whit Missildine<ul><li><a href="http://whitmissildine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">whitmissildine.com</a></li></ul>Website for Andrew Waits<ul><li><a href="http://andrdewwaits.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">andrdewwaits.com</a></li></ul>Website for Aviva Lipkowitz<ul><li><a href="http://avivalipkowitz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">avivalipkowitz.com</a></li></ul>Subscribe on Audible to Listen Ad-FreeAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app or visit <a href="http://audible.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audible.com</a>.Shop at the StoreFind This Is Actually Happening branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop:<ul><li><a href="http://thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop</a></li></ul>&nbsp;TranscriptsFull transcripts of each episode are now available on the website:<ul><li><a href="http://thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a></li></ul>&nbsp;MusicIntro Music:<ul><li>"Sleep Paralysis" – Scott Velasquez</li></ul>Music Bed:<ul><li>“Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere</li></ul>&nbsp;ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:<ul><li>National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988</li><li>National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264</li><li>National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)</li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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