Cindy Henkelman

Cindy Henkelman is a triplet, wife, mother, survivor, and first-time author from Sherwood Park, Alberta. For years she lived in silence, carrying the weight of a sexual assault and the masks she wore to survive. Writing became her path to healing—and now she’s sharing her story so others can find their own strength.

In Hero Cape, Henkelman carefully weaves her story, offering readers a glimpse into two pivotal moments in her life. Snapshots of two critical events that have shaped her into who she is today. Cindy's own lived experiences of surviving a sexual assault, struggles with suicidal thoughts, finding her own identity, and navigating the path to healing, offers a message of hope. With names and places changed to protect privacy, she brings to light the stories that are often left untold. Cindy's debut work inspires readers to become not just a beacon of light for others, but also heroes for themselves.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt