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

[Denise Wozniak]

"Christmas"

On Mon, Dec 3, 2018, 9:52 AM Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com wrote:

> 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
>>
>> 604-440-1579 | shetognazzini at gmail.com
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