Jake Ranney’s life changed the night he became a statistic—but his story didn’t end there. His memoir, Like Nothing Happened, began as a survival tool, scribbled in hospital waiting rooms and courthouse hallways, before becoming a beacon for others navigating trauma. Rejecting the label “victim,” Jake uses storytelling as activism, exposing how systems fail survivors while offering a roadmap to reclaiming voice and power.
Born and raised in rural California, Jake’s early love of writing collided with trauma at 17. Years later, he channeled fragmented memories into a narrative that balances forensic detail with lyrical reflection. The result is a book that’s been called “a gut-punch of truth” (Publisher’s Weekly) and “required reading for anyone who works with survivors” (RAINN advocate).
As a speaker, Jake adapts his message for diverse audiences—from teens exploring identity to clinicians studying trauma response. His workshops teach survivors to harness writing as healing, while his keynotes dismantle myths about assault and justice. Offstage, he collaborates with mental health nonprofits and reviews policies for schools aiming to better support survivors.
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