[Viva] November groups

[Margarite Sanchez]

Hi Dee,
You have eloquently put into words the experience that most of us have
lived or are currently living. Having this huge secret, an invisible
boarder between ourselves and the people we interact with. Thanks for
expressing it so well and thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
Sorry you can't make group this month but I hope you can arrange your
December appointments to coincide with the groups December 11th and 13th.
Much love,
ox ox
M




On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Dee Dee <homefreedeb at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hey M,
>
> Glad to hear meetings are still happening. I wish I could be there this
> month but my Dr appt was changed to first week Dec! Sad!
>
> How are you doing? I am guessing with this gift giving season upon us that
> you are very busy replenishing stock for your home business.
>
> I wish I had internet at home. So many days I think about something I
> would like to discuss with you but by the time I get to the library
> computer the momentum is lost...
>
> 1) I watch each week as my pill box empties and needs refilling. It feels
> like a reminder that my life is passing me by so fast; that my days are
> numbered, constantly reminds me I am sick, constantly reminds me I have a
> secret, constantly reminds me that I must own up to my role in my
> situation-would love to blame someone else totally but in reality I think I
> own some of that. I keep busy to not have the time to think of my situation.
>
> 2) Thru volunteering at the local soup kitchen I met a woman who helped me
> with a job at the BC Parks last summer. I met a few people there and remain
> friends with a few people even now that the job has ended. It is nice to
> have 'friends' here but the reality is I know I am not being real. These
> people don't know me, don't know about me, I have a big secret which I feel
> puts a wall up between myself and any 'friend'. I know we all have secrets
> but those are ones we could tell if we chose to. My secret I don't want to
> tell and for lots of reasons. Different kind of secret as I see it. Makes
> me feel false or phony.
>
> Not sure if I have voiced myself well but If I was at group I would bring
> up these topics. Does anyone else think these things?
>
> Cheers for now,
> D
>
>
>
>  ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 15:07:51 -0800
> From: margaritesanchez at gmail.com
> To: viva at lists.resist.ca
> Subject: [Viva] November groups
>
>
>  Hi ViVA gals,
> Re: *Upcoming November Women's HIV Peer Support Groups*
>
> The *Vancouver Women's Health Collective peer support group will meet
> this Wednesday, November 13th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. *Hot dinner will be
>  provided.
>
> The *Oak Tree Women's Group at 4500 Oak Street* (downstairs from the
> Oaktree clinic) on *Friday November 15th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.*
> Hot lunch provided
>
>  Please spread the word to any HIV+ women who might be interested. If
> transportation and/or childcare are needed please call Jane at 604
> 875-3755.
> Attention: New Parking procedure at Oak Tree group;
> come in to get a code before buying your parking ticket
>
> Thank you once again,
> Hope to see you there.
> all the best,
> Margarite
>
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