Extraordinary: A First-Hand Story of Survival

Leigh Collins
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Extraordinary: A First-Hand Story of Survival Podcast

Welcome to Extraordinary, my retelling of the story of my almost rape and violent stabbing in 2018 from my perspective, as well as from the perspectives of some of my closest friends and family. My hope is that this story, and the stories of the extraordinary people who helped me along the way, will inspire a better understanding of the effects of extreme violence, PTSD and recovery on individuals and the people supporting them. Thank you so much for listening, and you can follow along on our Instagram account, @extraordinary.podcast, to see the photos, video and helpful resources that correspond to the content of every episode. And please, if you are a survivor or someone suffering from the effects of sexual assault, violence, or PTSD, take care while listening.

Episodes

  1. Finale: Conclusion

    16/03/2022

    Finale: Conclusion

    The last episode ! You hear from me, my mom, Meg and Andrew on how this has impacted us, final thoughts on the outcome, and what we’ll walk away with.

    1h 47m
  2. Episode 10: The Trial & The Letter

    08/03/2022

    Episode 10: The Trial & The Letter

    In this episode, I walk you through when we finally reach the criminal trial, my testimony, the verdict reading, and we learn what was in that letter.

    1h 54m
  3. Episode 09: Surprises in Court

    01/03/2022

    Episode 09: Surprises in Court

    In this episode, I take you through what it was like to testify against my attacker for the first time, and the surprising way he greeted us in court.

    57 min
  4. Episode 08: A Legal Education

    15/02/2022

    Episode 08: A Legal Education

    In this episode, I take a slight detour into the past, then you follow along with me, my friend Meg, and my mom as we navigate the legal process leading up to the trial.

    45 min
  5. Episode 07: PTSD & The Road to Recovery

    08/02/2022

    Episode 07: PTSD & The Road to Recovery

    In this episode, I define some of the things that happen to the mind of someone experiencing PTSD, share what helped me get myself back over time, and share pivotal updates in the case.

    1h 29m
  6. Episode 06: Checking In

    02/02/2022

    Episode 06: Checking In

    This is a short episode! I wanted to check in with how I’m feeling about doing the podcast, what I’ve heard from you guys, and how I’m working through self doubt.

    15 min
  7. Episode 05: Mind Invasion

    25/01/2022

    Episode 05: Mind Invasion

    In this episode, I share my descent into the most gripping point in my PTSD, and at the end, a pivotal twist in the case. TRIGGER WARNING: Depictions of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care.

    1h 36m
  8. Episode 04: A New Normal

    19/01/2022

    Episode 04: A New Normal

    This episode is the first departure, I think, from a story about an attack to a story about recovery. In this episode, I wanted to share what the aftershock of leaving the hospital and trying to piece together a new life felt like, along with my family and the friendships that were willing to stick it through.

    1h 15m
  9. Episode 03: The Hospital

    11/01/2022

    Episode 03: The Hospital

    In Episode 03, you’ll follow along with me as a ride in the ambulance to the hospital, my experience early that morning in the ER, and continue with my mom’s point of view as she flies to Los Angeles. I’ll also introduce you to a friend that was in the hospital, and hear what it was like from his point of view.

    1h 7m
  10. Episode 02: Manhunt

    04/01/2022

    Episode 02: Manhunt

    In this episode, you’ll follow along exactly where we left off in the last episode on that night in February, but you’ll follow along through the perspective of the police and the manhunt that ensued early that morning for the man who did this to me.

    43 min

  11. 27/12/2021

    Episode 01: That Night

    In this episode, I'll take you through the night of the home invasion that resulted in my attack in 2018 from my point of view. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains graphic depictions of violence, sexual assault, burglary and coercion. Please take care while listening.

    56 min
  12. Episode 01: That Night

    27/12/2021

    Episode 01: That Night

    In this episode, I'll take you through the night of the home invasion that resulted in my attack in 2018 from my point of view. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains graphic depictions of violence, sexual assault, burglary and coercion. Please take care while listening.

    56 min
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Welcome to Extraordinary, my retelling of the story of my almost rape and violent stabbing in 2018 from my perspective, as well as from the perspectives of some of my closest friends and family. My hope is that this story, and the stories of the extraordinary people who helped me along the way, will inspire a better understanding of the effects of extreme violence, PTSD and recovery on individuals and the people supporting them. Thank you so much for listening, and you can follow along on our Instagram account, @extraordinary.podcast, to see the photos, video and helpful resources that correspond to the content of every episode. And please, if you are a survivor or someone suffering from the effects of sexual assault, violence, or PTSD, take care while listening.

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