[Viva] Voices

[Danielle Lucia]

Hi Shelly... and everyone

I don't know what to say exactly.  That is nothing new.   My voice to make
a difference was never very loud.  In the past, when I could be physically
present, I was good at hands-on grunt work.  Making ideas and plans was not
my forte.  Likewise has it been for me as a member of VIVA.  I am the quiet
one who is rarely seen although, to be honest,  that has a lot to do with
island remoteness.

Isolation is not new to me.  In 3 decades I have grappled with HIV,
tuberculosis, and chronic kidney disease.   Adopting a cloistered lifestyle
was simply a practical side effect of  self-care.   Now we all face an
imposed isolation that may go on for months rather than a few weeks.   In
my experience, the narrowing scope of a life separated from society gives
me very little of  import or interest to share with others.

All that said, I sense that a line of communication, this VIVA list,
should remain open because it seems to me that some of you may have ideas
and plans for making something happen, whereas  I'm afraid I am so out of
touch with community that I don't even have an idea of *what* is needed.   I
can only have the *possibility *to contribute if this forum stays available.

Stay safe out there!
♡ Danielle



On Mon, Mar 16, 2020, 6:06 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
>
>
>
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