[Viva] stigma video

Sat Jul 15 16:44:22 PDT 2017

I always tell the pharmacist (but then I get my HIV meds delivered to the
store anyway) because I want to know if there are counter-indications with
prescriptions. I often double check with Carlo at Oaktree anyway, he's the
best!

I kept my HIV status secret, except with close friends and family, when my
children where young.

When I came 'out' I was surprised at what a non issue it was for most
people. I expected bigger reactions.
Interestingly the main people who have had trouble with it are two of my
siblings, who no longer speak to me.

On the other side I've met and made some really good and deep relationships
since sharing my status with people.
I respect whatever people choose for themselves, it's a personal decision
and everyone has different circumstances.

Hope that helps Denise,
ox
Margarite

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 8:07 AM, Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Yes Sue.. my thought was actually it's a chance to bully someone without
> them ever telling on you
>
> On Jul 15, 2017 7:53 AM, "Sue Belyea" <suebelyea6 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone!I  have felt the questions of stigma to be an great topic and
>> concern Id be interested to be involved to any more questions or workshops
>> on this .I think stigma just a newer fancier word for rejection,and whoeve
>> r  likes  to feel that!
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Kath and Shelly. All our Viva members, I am looking for:
>>>
>>> 1. Do you consider stigma a problem for you and, if so please say in
>>> what way.
>>> 2. Would you mention you have HIV to possible employers?
>>> 3. Have you told your pharmacist to keep a record of your HIV status?*
>>> 4. Are you keeping HIV secret from family or friends?
>>>
>>> If you do not find stigma a problem, I would really appreciate knowing
>>> that too.
>>>
>>> *Please note that a pharmacist will not keep on record that you are HIV+
>>> even if you get your HIV medication from them. However, if you do tell
>>> them, the pharmacist will alert you to any interactions you will have with
>>> other meds and vitamins, etc. if you tell them what you are on.  I recently
>>> had a medication ordered for me from a psychiatrist and my pharmacist
>>> alerted me right away that this would not be a good mediation to take with
>>> my HIV meds.  I phoned the psychiatrist and they looked it up and confirmed
>>> it.
>>>
>>> I just want to add that I have been getting sleepy during the day. I
>>> tried to cut back on my anti anxiety pills but then I couldn't sleep at
>>> night. I finally realized that the ritonavir in one of my meds was boosting
>>> the anti-anxiety pills and it was a mistake to take them at the same time
>>> of day.  Just letting everyone know in case it's a problem for you too.
>>>
>>> Denise
>>>
>>> *Denise Wozniak*
>>>
>>> Certified World Class Speaking Coach
>>> Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
>>> Toastmasters: All Pros, Mission, Blue Heron - Pitt Meadows, BC
>>> www.denisewozniak.com
>>> 778-903-5106 <(778)%20903-5106>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 8:42 AM, Kath Webster <kathwebster at shaw.ca>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Denise and others,
>>>>
>>>> Stigma is a huge topic for me at 8 am but so glad it's being raised
>>>> here in the Viva circle!  Will think on your questions more but for now,
>>>> here is an article on Stigma that I recently wrote for the Positive Side:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.catie.ca/en/positiveside/summer-2017/stigma-stings
>>>>
>>>> Hope you're all having a great summer !
>>>> Kath
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> On Jul 3, 2017, at 10:42 PM, Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'm interested to know how others feel stigma is affecting them now. I
>>>> had to recently quit a hairdresser because she was doing my hair on two
>>>> separate occasions and talked about HIV+ people as getting it because they
>>>> were "promiscuous". Little did she know she had her hands on the hair of
>>>> someone with HIV!
>>>>
>>>> I have been public with my HIV status but do not tell someone on first
>>>> meeting them as I want them to get to know me as an individual first (I may
>>>> never tell them depending on our friendship and whether I would talk about
>>>> any other illness I might have).
>>>>
>>>> My general experience has been better over the years.
>>>>
>>>> I am considering doing a talk on stigma and without naming anyone, I
>>>> would like to hear your thoughts on stigma today.
>>>>
>>>> Denise
>>>>
>>>> *Denise Wozniak*
>>>>
>>>> Certified World Class Speaking Coach
>>>> Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
>>>> Toastmasters: All Pros, Mission, Blue Heron - Pitt Meadows, BC
>>>> www.denisewozniak.com
>>>> 778-903-5106 <(778)%20903-5106>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 3:19 PM, heidi safford via Viva <
>>>> viva at lists.resist.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> thank you :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>> *From:* Margarite Sanchez <margaritesanchez at gmail.com>
>>>>> *To:* viva <viva at lists.resist.ca>
>>>>> *Sent:* Monday, July 3, 2017 1:22 PM
>>>>> *Subject:* [Viva] stigma video
>>>>>
>>>>> *HIV Stigma 101*
>>>>>
>>>>> A new Canadian video featuring two well known poz advocates explores
>>>>> what HIV Stigma looks like. Produced by Universities Without Walls, the
>>>>> Ontario HIV Network (OHTN) It's hurtful to those of us living with HIV,
>>>>> it's unfair and it contributes to the spread of HIV. These are three good
>>>>> reasons why we need to understand HIV stigma's role, how we stop or at
>>>>> least reduce it and track our progress in doing so.
>>>>>
>>>>> In the video, Muluba Habanyama and Francisco Ibanez-Carrasco, both
>>>>> working on a current HIV stigma study, explain the basics. It's a good
>>>>> primer; we all talk about stigma (a LOT) but don't always stop to pare it
>>>>> down, to think about its various forms, their impact and why they need to
>>>>> be challenged.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.positivelite.com/co mponent/zoo/item/hiv-stigma-10 1
>>>>> <http://vpwas.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f3ac733717f42139910ca28d9&id=5f1102b240&e=ebccd46154>
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