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Darlene Lekowski lived with a secret for 50 years.

What began as childhood trauma inflicted by two of her siblings turned into a lifetime of silence, survival, and hidden pain. But when that silence finally broke, it set off a chain of events no one could have expected... including a lawsuit and a courtroom fight for the truth.

This episode is about more than what happened, it's about what comes after. Darlene opens up about reclaiming her voice, letting go of shame that was never hers, the long road from survival to healing, and the courage it takes to finally speak. 

⚠️ listener discretion advised: This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse and trauma.

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📲 Follow Darlene on Instagram: @darlenelekowski

📚 Read the book: Shattering Silence

📲 Follow @takethispersonally & @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.

Darlene Lekowski lived with a secret for 50 years.
What began as childhood trauma inflicted by two of her siblings turned into a lifetime of silence, survival, and hidden pain. But when that silence finally broke, it set off a chain of events no one could have expected... including a lawsuit and a courtroom fight for the truth.
This episode is about more than what happened, it's about what comes after. Darlene opens up about reclaiming her voice, letting go of shame that was never hers, the long road from survival to healing, and the courage it takes to finally speak.&nbsp;
⚠️ listener discretion advised: This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse and trauma.
🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes.
📲 Follow Darlene on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darlenelekowski/">@darlenelekowski</a> 
📚 Read the book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1958472417?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MR4K64TS3VKJ2SDE0HMW&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MR4K64TS3VKJ2SDE0HMW&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MR4K64TS3VKJ2SDE0HMW&amp;bestFormat=true&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntz3yB3TVnBm7TONbsmcDkvi_sfAxYDlJ-4nuU77aXdaSrfctj2OC8kp-vMY_aem_NmUzS2wMxLkIK4AGRYO1Rw&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=ig">Shattering Silence</a>
📲 Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/takethispersonally/">@takethispersonally</a> &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/webgirlmorgan/">@webgirlmorgan</a> on Instagram.

Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman.  Honest Conversations with Experts & Friends, helping us all feel less alone. We’re all trying to be the best versions of ourselves but navigating life’s challenges isn’t easy. We may go to therapy, but how does that therapy translate to real life? That’s where this podcast comes in. Look at this podcast as your challenger friend who wants to push you to be the best version of yourself all while lifting you up. We’re going to lean on each other’s experiences to become better, more confident humans. And just maybe… a little bit at a time… feel a little less alone in this big world.

Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman.&nbsp; Honest Conversations with Experts &amp; Friends, helping us all feel less alone. We&rsquo;re all trying to be the best versions of ourselves but navigating life&rsquo;s challenges isn&rsquo;t easy. We may go to therapy, but how does that therapy translate to real life? That&rsquo;s where this podcast comes in. Look at this podcast as your challenger friend who wants to push you to be the best version of yourself all while lifting you up. We&rsquo;re going to lean on each other&rsquo;s experiences to become better, more confident humans. And just maybe&hellip; a little bit at a time&hellip; feel a little less alone in this big world.

Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman

She Stayed Silent for 50 Years… Then Took Her Abuser to Court

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