[Viva] support and strength

[wendy stevens]

My heart goes out to this man and his family. The language and
irresponsible reporting by the news was absolutely disgusting. Using words
like "AIDS" and "victim's" is damaging and stigmatizing.
I don't personally have any experience with any of this, but if there's
anything I can do to help, let me know.
I'm willing and ready to stand behind him and offer support to him and his
family.
I'm​ sure that because of the fear mongering on the part of the reporting
parties, there are likely some very scared women out there. I hope they are
being supported by people and agencies who can provide them with empathy
and facts!!!


On Aug 14, 2017 4:10 PM, "valerie nicholson" <vjnicholson at live.ca> wrote:

Dear ViVA sisters,

Many of you may be aware of the upsetting case underway in Abbotsford
involving a man living with HIV who is being charged with HIV
non-disclosure. The media coverage of this case has been extraordinarily
damaging and is causing a great deal of harm to the man’s family, some of
whom are members of our community.

I understand how this case can be triggering for many of us. At this time,
however, we are focused on offering support and strength to the family.

As we no longer have PWN as a community resource, the responsibility of
providing support for the family is largely being taken up by individual
members of our community and their personal support networks. If any of you
have experience and/or resources to support affected family members through
such a public case, please be in touch with me.
valerien at positivelivingbc.org


This is emotionally and spiritually difficult ground and I am so grateful
for this strong community of women and our allies.



Valerie
ON THE ANCESTRAL TRADITIONAL UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE COAST SALISH






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