52 minutes | Sunday, May 10, 2026
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. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow Darlene on Instagram: @darlenelekowski 📚 Read the book: Shattering Silence 📲 Follow @takethispersonally & @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.