About the Author
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Denise Benz is a Brand Manager, Author & Speaker whose work sits at the intersection of identity, authenticity, and resilience. As a survivor of childhood abuse that went unnoticed and unchallenged by the adults around her, she learned early how to smile, comply, and disappear in plain sight. Her debut memoir, Only My Face Was Smiling, exposes the hidden nature of childhood trauma, the silence that protects it, and the faith that sustained her long before she understood it. Today, Denise helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven women find their voice—in business, on stage, and in life. She speaks in survivor spaces, faith-light environments, and professional women’s events where she bridges testimony with strategy. Denise lives in San Diego, California, and can be found mentoring emerging leaders, speaking at women’s gatherings, and supporting survivors who are reclaiming their voices after years of silence. |
ONLY MY FACE WAS SMILING
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Only My Face Was SmilingAt six years old, I learned how to hide in plain sight.
Not from monsters under the bed—but from something far closer to home. I learned to be quiet. I learned to move carefully. I learned that silence could feel like safety—at least for a moment. From the outside, I looked fine. Inside, I was learning how to survive. In Only My Face Was Smiling, I share the truth behind what was hidden for years—the impact of abuse, the weight of secrecy, and what it takes to find your voice after growing up unheard. This is more than a story of what happened. It’s a story about resilience, faith, and the long journey from silence to truth. If you’ve ever:
Because healing doesn’t begin when the pain ends-- it begins when the truth is finally spoken. |
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Healing doesn't begin when the pain ends - it begins when the truth is finally spoke.
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