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

[shelly tognazzini]

Thanks Denise! Loved your interview for World AIDS day and Val, great job
in Ottawa!!


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*Shelly Tognazzini*
HIV Peer Research, Health and Wellness Coordination

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On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 9:53 AM Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com>
wrote:

> "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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