[Viva] Women's Wellness day?

[Charlene Anderson]

Thanks Shelly. Take care of those lungs they are invaluable. I think VIVA has a place in the grand scheme of HIV and support. NHi t quite sure what it is right now but I think it is important for women to have a connection with our peers. Stay safe and healthy ladies. 
Char

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> On Mar 16, 2020, at 6:21 PM, shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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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>>>> - Peggy Frank
>>>> 
>>>> Now seeing the morning sun rise from 1103-139 Clarence St., Victoria, BC V8V2J1
>>>> 
>>>> “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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