Storytelling is my way of making sense of the world and connecting with others on a soul level. My passion lies in illuminating the shared human experience of overcoming adversity and finding hope in unexpected places.
My goal is to create a ripple effect of healing and empowerment. Through my writing, I hope to create a safe space for vulnerability, healing, and growth. I envision a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and understood, and where the power of words is harnessed for good.
Cindy Lee Neighbors
Cindy is a physician, writer, and advocate whose work explores the complexities of the human condition. From a young age, she was drawn to storytelling, exploring her creative side through modeling and acting in her hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. Her passion for acting led to formal training at the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Theatre.
Answering a call to serve, Cindy became a military physician, graduating with honors from the Uniformed Services University where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor society.
Cindy trained for five years in the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residency program at Tripler Army Medical Center. Her research has been published in various medical journals, and she has earned recognition for her work on reducing opioid prescriptions.
Now retired, she uses her unique experiences to empower others through writing that delves into themes of resilience, addiction, and finding one's voice, and she is a passionate advocate for mental health.
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Cindy's personal journey, marked by adversity and victory, is woven into her writing with raw honesty and vulnerability. "TOO MUCH" explore themes of resilience, addiction, and the power of finding one's voice. Through her work, she strives to foster connection, inspire hope, and encourage others to embrace their unique narratives and discover the beauty in our world.
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