A night of strength, storytelling & sisterhood.

From Pain to Power ! Join us 6th November hear Melissa Francis inspiring story of turning struggle into strength.

Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling, connection, and community as Queertopia Consortium welcomes Melissa Francis, author of Pain to Power a deeply moving memoir about transforming lived challenges into leadership, resilience, and joy.

Melissa shares her journey as a Black, neurodivergent mother navigating a world that often misunderstands difference. Through her story, she invites us all to reflect on how we can turn pain into purpose and how inclusion, love, and understanding can transform families and communities. 💜

This special Queertopia Community Forum is more than a book talk it’s a space to celebrate courage, vulnerability, and the power of shared experience. Expect open conversation, heartfelt reflection, and inspiration for anyone striving to lead with empathy and authenticity.