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

[Denise Wozniak]

Thanks Shelly!!!

On Mon, Dec 3, 2018, 10:10 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com
wrote:

> 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
>
> 604-440-1579 | shetognazzini at gmail.com
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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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> [image: photo]
>>>> *Shelly Tognazzini*
>>>> HIV Peer Research, Health and Wellness Coordination
>>>>
>>>> 604-440-1579 | shetognazzini at gmail.com
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