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Danielle Leukam
- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
The Life I Dreamt Of.
Wasn’t it our dream as a child to finish school, get a job, find a significant other, have kids if we want, have a family if we want, go...
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Danielle Leukam
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1 min
My Universe
When one small child gives you will to live, will to survive, and will to thrive, you can bet they'll be inspiration for random thoughts...
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Danielle Leukam
- Mar 27, 2021
- 2 min
Paralyzed
“…and before I knew it, I woke up and he was having sex with me,” she admits. I could tell the next thing she wanted to say was hard for...
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Danielle Leukam
- Mar 23, 2021
- 3 min
What Are You Listening To?
One foot in front of the other – I walk in slow motion as the world hovers around me, disconnected. Only a few more steps and I’ll be...
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Danielle Leukam
- Mar 20, 2021
- 5 min
What Have I Been Up to?!
Recap: My world almost ended, but it didn’t. I thought I died inside, but I didn’t. I thought I was worthless, but I wasn’t. I felt...
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Danielle Leukam
- Mar 8, 2021
- 4 min
What if?
There are so many “what if…” questions a survivor contemplates after being raped. For me, What if I had checked the locks on my windows?...
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Danielle Leukam
- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
If it were only this easy...
Follow the rules. Dress this way. Don’t wear that. You should look like this. Boys wont like that. Girls won’t like that. Who are you...
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Danielle Leukam
- Feb 20, 2021
- 3 min
Admission of Guilt
As a survivor, I dreaded the thought of a plea deal. I got so angry when it was brought up. I was so focused on it not being fair and I...
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Danielle Leukam
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Meeting with his (now) ex-wife...
I met with Zane’s beautiful (now) ex-wife Saturday... We cried, we hugged, and I heard what she had to say. One thing in particular...
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Danielle Leukam
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
Life After Sentencing
The hearing for Zane Pederson being sentenced to 250 months in prison was last Wednesday, 2/10/21. I got to read my victim impact...
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Danielle Leukam
- Feb 10, 2021
- 8 min
Victim Impact Statement
On the night of November 17th, 2018, I sat down on the couch after cleaning up remnants of the day and curled up with a glass of Pinot...
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Danielle Leukam
- Jan 29, 2021
- 5 min
Sentencing in Person: February 10th, 2021
2:25 am. January 29th, 2021. After hours of being wide awake… it’s time to get up and write. I slept from 11 pm – 12:30 am… If I’m not...
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Danielle Leukam
- Jan 16, 2021
- 3 min
1989
I sit here tonight, less than one month until the man that raped me (Zane Pederson) is sentenced to 250 months in prison, transcribing...
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Danielle Leukam
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Lioness & Her Cub
I was walking through the field passing cattails and sunflowers when I saw her. She was only 10 yards away as she slowly put one paw in...
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Danielle Leukam
- Jan 9, 2021
- 1 min
Green Lake - Following Omens
The water was sheen, pulling her closer as each gentle wave wet the rocks surrounding the dock. Her feet were gliding over the earth,...
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Danielle Leukam
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
A Letter from Jake
I wanted to share a sneak peek with you all... The letter below is a letter written to me from my best friend, Jake. The "sneak peek" of...
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Danielle Leukam
- Dec 19, 2020
- 3 min
I Didn't Tell You
I don’t want you to feel bad for me. We (survivors) don’t necessarily want sympathy; we want allies. We want acknowledgement of what...
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Danielle Leukam
- Dec 6, 2020
- 2 min
Breaking Down a Meme.
I came across this meme on social media this morning on Instagram; I follow #metoo posts. How great is this that we are acknowledging the...
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Danielle Leukam
- Dec 4, 2020
- 5 min
Escapism
How can a person get so excited about a simple word? Here, let me show you. Take a ride with me and my ridiculousness (or, my love for...
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