the scorched earth
and my head upraised
upraised.
the scorched earth
Photo: Lani Cartwright
I know).
POET
Award-Winning Poet and Author of the scorched earth,
Dora’s ground-breaking Collection of Poems about her Journey from Victimization to Empowerment, among many other Publications.
ACTIVIST
Award-Winning Advocate
for 30 Years on behalf of Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Systemic Oppression. Activist for Social and Political Engagement and Change.
SPEAKER
Speaker and Performer
A 30-Year Career of Engaging Audiences to Educate, Express, Elevate and Inspire Systemic Social and Political Change and Individual Empowerment.
TEACHER
Educator and Expert
on Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Impact and Response. Authority on Healing and Empowerment, Activism and Engagement.
ARE YOU IN NEED OF HELP?
If you are in a crisis situation, or in need of immediate support or assistance
for experiences of either Domestic or Sexual Violence, please refer to my listing of
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS
and then reach out directly to the resource best suited to your immediate needs.
You are not alone. It is not your fault. You will be believed and supported.
And you can heal and reclaim your life with the support and assistance available
specifically designed to be present with you as you do.
All peace to each one of you. Dora
ABOUT DORA E. MCQUAID
As a poet, activist, speaker and teacher for over 30 years, I remain dedicated to using my personal and professional experience, as well as my education and skills to assist people in exploring the truths of their own lives, in terms of both their histories and their dreams, the past that helps to shape us and the future that is always calling us forward to living into the lives that I believe want to live through us.
I believe that when we live from the core of these truths, our lives offer us unending guidance and hope in building our personal and collective experiences into ones of truth, empowerment, justice and possibility.
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