This is the space I needed when I began to heal from trauma—now it’s here for you.
Healing from trauma can feel isolating, but you don’t have to carry it alone.
I’m Cindy Benezra, a trauma survivor, sexual abuse advocate, and healing guide. I created this safe space for trauma recovery—a place to find practical trauma healing tools, survivor stories, and emotional healing resources.
Whether you’re just beginning your trauma recovery journey or have been walking this path for years, you belong here. Together, we’ll explore grounding practices, nervous system regulation, and gentle steps forward—because healing from trauma is possible, and you deserve it.
Do Any of These Feel Familiar?
Do you feel alone in your trauma?
Trauma can leave you feeling isolated, like no one understands what you’ve been through. That loneliness is heavy, but you’re not alone—and this trauma healing community was created so you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
Does joy feel like a thing of the past?
After trauma, it’s common to feel disconnected from happiness, peace, or even the smallest moments of joy. Trauma recovery takes time, but healing is possible—and step by step, you can rediscover the parts of yourself that feel light and alive again.
Do you wonder if healing is even possible?
When you’ve endured abuse, loss, or heartbreak, it’s easy to believe your story ends there. But trauma does not define you. With the right support, tools, and community, emotional healing is possible—and your future can hold more than just survival.
If any of these questions resonate with you, you’re in the right place.
This space exists to help you begin (or continue) your healing journey.
Why This Healing Community Exists
I know firsthand how heavy trauma can feel. For years, I searched for a supportive healing community where I could share my story, learn grounding practices for trauma survivors, and feel less alone. When I couldn’t find that space, I created one—so you don’t have to search the way I did.
Here, you’ll find trauma-informed practices, nervous system support, and emotional healing resources that help you move through recovery at your own pace. You’ll also discover survivor stories of healing that remind you: you are not alone.
This space was built for survivors, by a survivor. It’s a place to breathe, connect, and take gentle steps in your trauma recovery journey.
- Trauma Healing Tools – Explore grounding practices and resources to support your body and mind.
- Survivor Stories of Healing – Read personal experiences that show recovery is possible.
- Supportive Healing Community – Connect with a space designed for trauma survivors seeking safety and encouragement.
- Gentle Trauma Recovery Practices – Discover ways to regulate emotions and find balance at your own pace.
Meet Cindy — Trauma Survivor, Sexual Abuse Advocate, and Healing Guide
I’m not just someone who writes about healing—I’ve lived it. As a trauma survivor, I know the courage it takes to begin the recovery journey. My own path inspired me to become an advocate for survivors and to create this healing community where no one has to feel alone.
Through my work with CindyTalks, a philanthropic platform dedicated to giving survivors a voice, and through my writing and speaking, I’ve shared my story to help others find strength in theirs. This space brings together everything I’ve learned from trauma healing tools, emotional healing resources, and survivor stories, so you can find support, hope, and connection.
Take Your Next Step in Trauma Healing
Healing doesn’t happen all at once—it begins with small, intentional steps. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, survivor stories, or a supportive healing community, you’ll find resources here to guide your journey.
Explore what feels right for you:
You Don’t Have to Just Take My Word for It
Stories don’t define us; instead, they unite us.
Orange orchards became Cindy’s sanctuary amidst the chaos of her tumultuous childhood. In times of distress, she would run to her orange trees, finding solace and refuge in the citrus-scented aromas. There, she could nearly taste freedom. Even today, a mere whiff of an orange’s aroma transports her back to those momentary reprieves from the trauma that haunted her.
Under the Orange Blossoms is her honest memoir uncovering the cycles trauma can create and the healing found then hope is embraced. Stories matter and endings can always be rewritten. But it’s in sharing our stories where change is possible, forgiveness is uncovered and new narratives are drafted.
