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. 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. Danielle now works full-time at the Mayo Clinic. She is passionate about public speaking, writing, and advocating against sexual violence. And she also the president and founder of a non-profit organization called WISH: We Inspire Survivor Healing. Learn more about WISH on their website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.weinspiresurvivorhealing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WeInspireSurvivorHealing.com</a>Producers:&nbsp;Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva LipkowitzContent/Trigger Warnings: rape, violent assault, child endangerment, gun violence, alcoholism, explicit language&nbsp;Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcastWebsite:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>Website for Andrew Waits: <a href="http://www.andrdewwaits.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">andrewwaits.com</a>Website for Aviva Lipkowitz: <a href="http://www.avivalipkowitz.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">avivalipkowitz.com</a>Support the Show:&nbsp;Support The Show on Patreon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/happening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/happening</a>Wondery Plus:&nbsp;All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service.&nbsp;To access the full&nbsp;catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at&nbsp;<a href="https://wondery.com/plus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/plus</a>&nbsp;Shop at the Store:&nbsp;The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop</a>&nbsp;to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.&nbsp;Transcripts:&nbsp;Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, <a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>Intro Music:&nbsp;"Illabye" – TipperMusic Bed: “Re-Entry” – Lee Rosevere&nbsp;ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:&nbsp;Text or Call 988&nbsp;National Alliance on Mental Illness:&nbsp;1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN):&nbsp;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)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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