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

[Pegfrank]

Thanks for sharing this Margarite.  Now for sure I am going to cry myself to sleep. Hearts wide open. Strong women - those who live with HIV. Bless all who spoke openly and those who said a few words to their cat. The word is getting out and perhaps - with the Ashleys of the world speaking openly, there will not be the stigma - or HIV thirty years from now. 


> On Dec 3, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Margarite Sanchez <margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Lovely email Shelly,
> Happy (belated) World AIDS Day everyone!
> Take the time to listen to this CBC program 'Out in the Open'
>  https://www.cbc.ca/radio/outintheopen/world-aids-day-30-years-on-hiv-no-longer-a-death-sentence-but-stigma-remains-1.4916417 <https://www.cbc.ca/radio/outintheopen/world-aids-day-30-years-on-hiv-no-longer-a-death-sentence-but-stigma-remains-1.4916417>
> 
> Can't wait to hear more about the Friends for Life funding opportunities.... intriguing ... 
> Love to all my sisters,
> Margarite
> 
> On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 11:49 AM Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com <mailto:deniseswozniak at gmail.com>> wrote:
> Thanks Shelly!!!
> 
> On Mon, Dec 3, 2018, 10:10 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com <mailto: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
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> On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 9:53 AM Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com <mailto:deniseswozniak at gmail.com>> wrote:
> "Christmas"
> 
> On Mon, Dec 3, 2018, 9:52 AM Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <http://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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but I have ceased to question stars and books;
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