Orange Blossom Wishes 

Will inspire and teach others that even in the midst of anguish and distress, the future holds an abundance of joy and peace, if we are willing to release the past to go there.

Carolyn S. Hennecy is the author of ORANGE BLOSSOM WISHES: Child Molested, Woman Abused – Her Victorious Journey to Freedom. Publication date was October 2008, released in conjunction with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. OBW has since then been recommended by mental health counselors, rape crisis interventionists, pastors and others working with victims of child molestation/abuse or domestic violence.

This is Carolyn’s memoir, it is her life’s story of battling and overcoming molestation as a little girl, from the age of 7 until nearly 15, the trauma of domestic violence in a long-term abusive marriage, confronting a bigamous marriage and a murder attempt. Her goal was not to write another religious work or “self-improvement” piece. Rather than seeing her readers as just another statistic, Carolyn enables them to quickly recognize her as a fellow traveler who has been down the same road of victimization. She found the light at the end of that tunnel of trauma and pain leads to a future of victory, joy and healing. Her passion is now to inspire, motivate and encourage others who have been abused or  molested, helping them find their own way of escape of both victimization and the victim mentality, walking into a better and brighter life, as she readily displays in both her written works and public presentations.

This autobiography is peppered with humor and southern charm, as Carolyn puts the positive twist on the path to becoming victorious, rather than remaining a victim, and shares the messages of hope, faith and restoration.

CAROLYN is a native of Central Florida, with eight generations of her family's deep southern roots planted firmly in her hometown.

Comparable to recording artists who have crossed over from one genre to another, Hennecy describes her work as “cross over Christian,” preferring to see herself as inspirational and spiritual without being religious, reaching both secular and non-secular interests equally. Carolyn confronted molestation as a child and spousal abuse and bigamy as a woman. With great tenacity she overcame substance abuse and suicidal depression. Her own near-death experiences, along with the loss of loved ones, strongly impacted her life from childhood into her adult years.

Carolyn is convinced that victims of molestation, abuse and/or domestic violence need much more than endless lists of statistics. They are looking for someone who can reassure them there is a light at the end of their tunnel of darkness. She is recognized as a fellow traveler who has assuredly “been there, done that.” Through her own empathy and compassion for others’ battles, Hennecy offers a reason to believe there can be freedom and a future void of the heavy burdens and traumas others may be enduring from their past or, even their present. Over the years, whether it was through her writing, public speaking or interviews, Hennecy has been acclaimed as a motivator, inspiring and encouraging countless individuals while sharing her own experiences and triumphs.

Hennecy has appeared on nationally syndicated television shows, NPR radio and other stations, been featured in various print articles and spoken at local and statewide conferences. She has also served as a guest speaker for charitable organizations and functions. She is known for her contagious outgoing personality and drive to encourage, inspire and incite others to excellence. Through writing and public speaking, with her innate ability to bring forth laughter and reflection simultaneously, she shares her personal adversities, peppered with humor and southern flavor, to encourage restoration of hope, faith and joy for others.