[Viva] Voices

[M. L.]

YES

Melanie

On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 11:16 AM pegfrank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:

> Yes, from Peg. We are a diverse group connected by a virus.  I wonder if
> there is covid-19 community that offers support for those infected. One of
> the things that has kept me going the last couple of weeks is humour.  If
> it is helpful to others, let's also share that through VIVA. And toilet
> paper… :)
>
> On Mar 16, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Danielle Lucia <northern.islander at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> 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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> - Peggy Frank
>
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> 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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