CONTENT WARNING:
(Though we don't go into explicit detail of sexual abuse, some topics can be difficult to hear.)
I (Hayden) am so happy to share a deep and meaningful conversation I had with my aunt, Cindy Stain.
After losing her parents in a plane crash, Cindy, along with her five siblings, was orphaned at the age of four. Off to a rocky (understatement) start in life, Cindy had tougher challenges ahead where she would endure ongoing sexual abuse at the age of eight and then completely block it out of her memory as a defense mechanism until it resurfaced in her early 20's.
If there was someone who would be allowed to choose victimhood, it would be Cindy. But, she chooses to live her life as a VICTOR and learns from the seemingly insurmountable hand of cards she was dealt. Cindy has turned the events of her early life into fuel to learn about energy work, healing, service to others, massive acceptance and love for others, forgiveness and perhaps the highest vibrating energy frequency I have ever been in proximity to.
This episode is filled with incredible perspectives on life and trials as well as encouraging words to those who may have experienced big trauma at some point in their life.
Thank you, Cindy, for your time and willingness to share!
If you would like to learn more about working with Cindy and/or attending her free seven week course on Universal Principles, reach out to her by emailing her at:
cindymortensen108@gmail.com
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