[Viva] Women's Wellness day?

[Leila Kaman]

I missed it. I was told I will get a call for more information but I never
received the call.

On Fri., Mar. 13, 2020, 8:47 a.m. 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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