[Viva] Women's Wellness day?

[shelly tognazzini]

I have been self isolating since Friday.   I know what it might mean for a
long time.
I remember friends from Toronto during SARS.   Bars are closed for St.
Patricks day tomorrow ( watching the news) there's a joke there somewhere ;)

Stay Home.  Be kind.

On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 6:04 PM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Considering all, I am feeling like if ViVA needs to make a difference, it
> does now.   If there are women that want to speak and share,  and use this
> platform, now would be a good time.
>
> I am ok.  I am stocked up. My health is not as great.   I gradually bought
> supplies, one can and a store at a time actually.  My recent diagnosis of
> COPD scares me more than HIV.
>
> How many women are listening?  Speak up if you want ViVA to continue,  I
> think we need to recognize whether we actually have an audience or not.
>
> If not, then we can cease and redefine.  Just a thought.
>
> Hugs, looking forward to voices or a reason to stop worrying,
> Shelly
>
> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 9:22 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Good morning ViVA Women, thanks so much Peggy, I echo your sentiments
>> whole heartedly. ❤️ I have appointments this morning but will be home this
>> afternoon and email further then.  Hope all those who were travelling home
>> in the past two days arrived home safe and sound. Take care 🤗
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 8:47 AM pegfrank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you for asking Margarite,
>>>
>>> I can speak from the perspective of a participant. The Women’s Wellness
>>> Day went well, with 10 presentations from women and two wonderful
>>> motivational sessions as well as shared discussion opportunity at round
>>> tables in the afternoon. The day was full for me as I had to return to get
>>> to a medical appointment the following morning. I did not bring up the
>>> future of VIVA but see that women’s gatherings are so powerful. There is
>>> something amazing that happens when we sit at a table of women who have
>>> lived experience with HIV. And we can share online but it is soooo much
>>> easier face to face. Isolation is a huge health issue.
>>>
>>> Thank you to Shelley and other organizers who made this happen, in spite
>>> of funding cuts and in spite of C-19. Praise and gratitude.
>>>
>>> What shone for me is the number of indiginous and immigrant leaders. I
>>> recall 2006 and the international AIDS Conference where Canadian woman
>>> demanded more focus on women. Now we are seeing the groups that were poorly
>>> represented at that time being strong. It makes me happy.
>>>
>>> I think there is still a huge struggle for trans women, but have not
>>> heard from enough people to know if the situation is better than it was or
>>> needs more support from sisters living with HIV. It seems like HIV has
>>> become a smaller issue for many of us. Is this not true for you?
>>>
>>> I have a visual recording that I did that day that I am happy to share.
>>> I should likely get the organizers permission before doing that. So if it
>>> is possible I will followup.
>>>
>>> Love to you all. Stay strong. Find the magic place within yourself and
>>> let it shine. Hugs to all.Looking forward to hearing from others.-peg
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mar 12, 2020, at 9:42 PM, Margarite Sanchez <
>>> margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi gals,
>>> Did the Women's Wellness and Leadership event happen?
>>> If so, how did it go?
>>> Was there an opportunity to discuss Viva?
>>> Give us all an update please.
>>> ox
>>> Margarite
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>>>
>>> *I have been and still am a seeker,but I have ceased to question stars
>>> and books;I have begun to listen to the teachings*
>>> *My blood whispers to me.*”
>>> - Herman Hesse
>>>
>>>
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