Madness Cafe

179. "My father is my perpetrator." with guest Cindy Benezra

Raquel Howard and Jennifer Bolanos

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Sexual abuse is objectively a difficult topic. Even more so when the predator is your father. Cindy Benezra knows this all too well; her predator was her father. In her memoir, Under the Orange Blossoms, Cindy shares her story, along with how she healed, in the hopes of helping others. 

Behind the accomplished author, speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist and advocate is a sexual abuse victim that is passionate about bringing awareness to the impact of sexual trauma through meaningful conversations and system-changing discussions. Known for her strength and compassion, Cindy Benezra bravely faces the sensitive topic with courage and resilience, having a deep and personal understanding of how sexual abuse affects every aspect of a person’s life and a genuine care for those who have walked a similar path. She is well versed on and speaks to the many different avenues for healing from trauma since she put in years of therapy and uncovered countless self help techniques. Her charge is to break the chains of trauma while also breaking the cycle it can create. Her hope is to reveal the truth as well as the path to forgiveness, healing and freedom.

Where to find Cindy:
Website:
https://www.cindytalks.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CindyBenezra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindybenezra/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cindy-benezra-932560158
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CindyBenezraAuthor

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