[Viva] Back in a few days...a few important words to share.

[Denise Wozniak]

Great news, Shelly! Enjoy sunny California and have a joyful Vhristmas.
Thanks for being a volunteer at Friends For Life and we all look forward to
your news.
Dwnise

On Mon, Dec 3, 2018, 9:46 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com
wrote:

> Good morning beautiful ViVA women,
>
> Greetings from fairly sunny California! I am visiting my daughter and
> granddaughter and spending an early Christmas here in L.A.  So great to see
> so many conversations happening with ViVA, makes my heart sing!
>
> So glad to hear the Glitz and Glam event went well! I wish I could have
> attended. Val F. we spoke before I left and I look forward to seeing you
> both at group this month and perhaps at Friends for Life and other events!
> The holidays are especially challenging for those who live alone and as we
> all do, we want the closeness of family around us, whether that be blood or
> chosen family. Hang in there sister, I look forward to meeting up this
> month!
>
> Tami, thank you so much for your posting around acceptance of all and how
> crucial it is that we be mindful moving forward that plans are inclusive
> and culturally appropriate for all women, particularly during these
> oppressive and politically f*cked up times, both in Canada and globally. I
> encourage women to read this months articles on www.lifeandlove.ca
> website on a "Radical Safe Space" , written by Juno Roche - I thought it
> was brilliantly written and a springboard for much further discussion.
> Also, I wanted ViVA women to know I am writing on this blog under WYNNE ST
> (Wynne is my middle name and ST my first and last initials). I wanted to
> write under a different name than Shelly Tognazzini to allow myself the
> opportunity to develop as a writer and separate some of my working history
> from my creative development.  I am listed as a contributer and have
> written 4 articles to date. The latest one - thanks to the input of some of
> my favourite poz women, (Denise and Danielle thanks so much- hope you like
> it!) on "What does sexy mean, really?" was an interesting process, hope you
> enjoy! My only social media platform is twitter (don't do facebook or
> instagram)and following the global community of Women Living with HIV has
> been a incredible learning experience. Tami, Denise, Kath, Val N I am
> grateful for your follows and feel supported by each of you there.
>
> Finally, I am very excited to be a part of a new program as a volunteer
> housed through Friends for Life that will be announcing some very exciting
> funding news for women living with HIV for ALL women in B.C. who will be
> able to apply for funding for self directed projects, goals and plans in
> 2019/20...stay tuned for further information - I believe this project will
> elevate women's opportunites from all over B.C. to engage and participate
> in their own vision and self empowerment. Further details to be announced
> soon! Stay tuned for more information. Postings will be made on multiple
> platforms and resources - inclusively across the province.
>
> Finally, I would like to acknowledge the very real support of some very
> special women who over the years and of late have made me a stronger, and
> healthier human, Margarite, Gabe, Jane, Pat, Melanie, Val, Kath, Denise,
> Shannon, and Wendy - thank you for allowing me the space and giving me the
> support when I needed it most to grow.
>
> Hope everyone has a wonderful start to their week. Back by end of the week.
>
> As they say in Kenya, my chosen heartland,
> Asante Sana, Nacupenda sana,
>
> Shelly Tognazzini
>
>
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> *Shelly Tognazzini*
> HIV Peer Research, Health and Wellness Coordination
>
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