Shattering Silence

A Story of Survival, Justice, and the Power of Telling the Truth

De: Darlene Lekowski, Jess Greenwood

Narrado por: Darlene Lekowski

At seven years old, little Darlene lived a seemingly charmed life-the youngest of five in an upper-middle-class Midwestern family. But that illusion shattered when her two oldest brothers began assaulting her, binding her to silence with threats, fear, and shame.

But, as Darlene would discover, secrets eventually leak out. Faced with a lawsuit filed by one of her brothers, Darlene was forced to choose-stay silent or tell the truth.

Shattering Silence is the powerful story of a child who protected her family at great personal cost-and the woman who reclaimed her voice to stand for truth and justice. It is a testament to human resilience and the courage it takes to speak when everything is on the line.

©2026 Darlene Lekowski (P)2026 Darlene Lekowski

Power -Strength-Persistent Resolve

Wow, Darlene!—this an amazing work of telling a difficult, painful time...all 50 years of that time. Thank you for having the resolve to put your story in print for all to gain their own healing journey. This book is a great gift of transparency and truth. My compliments and gratitude from the bottom of my heart.

You Are Not Alone - Overcoming Sibling Sexual Abuse

Darlene Lekowski’s new book “Shattering Silence” is a testament to resilience, perseverance, hope and healing. Unfortunately, sexual abuse is a tragic and all too frequent reality in our society. When close family is the perpetrator, the tragedy is even more grievous. “Shattering Silence” is a compelling and captivating read as we journey through Darlene’s life and experience the horrific impact a “home grown” secret had on her and all those who touched her life. After 50+ years of silent suffering Darlene sought apologies and hoped to offer healing forgiveness but was forced to relive her pain in the public square. That public square is now a sounding board - raw and honest! To paraphrase from the book, Darlene’s story offers hope to all the “little Darlenes” who suffer in silence. It is not your fault. You are not alone. Darlene’s new journey to help others heal begins.