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Loyal, Brave, and True
Interview with Canvas Rebel Magazine Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Danielle Leukam. We think you’ll enjoy...
Danielle Leukam
Mar 15, 20245 min read
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My Favorite Memories of 2023
Season’s Greetings. 2023 is almost over, and I can’t believe it. Where did the time go? 2023 has blessed our family with so many miracles...
Susan Marshall
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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If only it were this easy...
Follow the rules. Dress like a lady. Don’t wear that. You should look like this. Boys won't like that. Girls won’t like that. Who are you...
Danielle Leukam
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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Being a Memoir Author
The writing below was featured in the Olmsted County Adult and Family Services newsletter. November 2023 was Memoir Author month. It was...
Danielle Leukam
Dec 8, 20224 min read
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Two Years
Inspired by the book, “642 Things to Write About.” Please note, this is a fictional story. He stood in my front doorway with longer sandy...
Danielle Leukam
Nov 27, 20223 min read
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What if you fly?
An interview from Spring of 2022... Please tell us about what brings you joy and fulfillment (your work, your passions, your dreams,...
Danielle Leukam
Nov 15, 20225 min read
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Break the Cycle
I’m finishing two books right now: an anthology with 12 sexual assault survivor stories and a sequel memoir. In brainstorming ideas for...
Danielle Leukam
Nov 2, 20228 min read
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FAQ: How is my son doing after "That Morning?"
One of the most frequently asked questions I get at speaking events is, “How is your son doing?” My response is usually, “He seems to be...
Danielle Leukam
Sep 18, 20225 min read
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Solitary Confinement
After lightly blowing off the layer of accumulated dust that coated my writing prompt journal, I flipped through the crisp, mostly empty...
Danielle Leukam
Jul 17, 20223 min read
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What is Strength?
I went to The Boutique Station’s 2-year anniversary in Peterson, Minnesota last weekend with my son. We had a great time, and he was such...
Danielle Leukam
May 6, 20227 min read
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WISH: We Inspire Survivor Healing Inc
I was sixteen years old working two jobs, getting there with the car my dad could no longer drive because of his illness (Langerhans...
Danielle Leukam
Apr 2, 20225 min read
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"100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition" Book Review
100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition by Clint Emerson While the front of the book says, “The SEAL Operative’s Guide to Surviving in the...
Danielle Leukam
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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"The President's Daughter" Book Review
Have you considered reading the book called The President’s Daughter written by former President of the United States Bill Clinton and...
Danielle Leukam
Dec 6, 20213 min read
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Submissive
In a recent episode of We Are HER, Boom tells her story of being raped by her boss. At the end of the episode, she talks about how she...
Danielle Leukam
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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Realize, I Am the Storm
Sponsored by: The Boutique Station and Stanger Construction. (This is the poem I read at the Author Talk at the St. Charles Public...
Danielle Leukam
Nov 18, 20213 min read
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Christmas is Coming?
This time last year, I’d been listening to Christmas music easily since September. Hell, I’ve started Christmas music in July in past...
Danielle Leukam
Oct 24, 20214 min read
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Last October
What happens when a person journals? Well, lots of things. But all I can really tell you is what happens to me… Particularly, what...
Danielle Leukam
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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A Safe Space
The washcloth wiped away the dirt that was caked on her cheeks. Once her face was clean, I noticed her arms were covered in dirt too....
Danielle Leukam
Sep 20, 20216 min read
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An Inconvenience...
Dear Diary… I’m going to start with… this is going to be a disaster of a diary entry. My mind, my heart, and my thoughts are all over the...
Danielle Leukam
Aug 28, 20216 min read
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...You Give Her Epilepsy
The last two years and eight months has tested my ability of being able to accept help. Even after being assaulted, having to hide and...
Danielle Leukam
Jul 15, 20216 min read
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