[Viva] Voices

Thu Mar 19 10:23:27 PDT 2020

Aw Shelly it's ok. Thinks are getting a bit freaky so I understand why
you're feeling tense. Having reduced lung capacity sounds very hard in
itself, and downright scary now. I hope you have support while you hole up
and wait out this storm.

Please reach out if you need anything, we are all here for you. 💕

Anne

On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 10:01 AM Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com>
wrote:

> We all know your're a bright, beautiful and lovely person, Shelly.  We're
> all on the edge right now but we will get through!  Love to you, my friend.
> Denise
>
> On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 9:47 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Good morning,
>>
>> I just want to say I am so sorry if you read my email as divisive. Anne,
>> I am truly sorry I snapped at you, I am not doing well.  I am scared and
>> just trying my best.  I start brand new meds today for my COPD and am
>> nervous about the potential side effects.
>>
>> I was diagnosed with Severe COPD with 42% lung capacity last month and I
>> am starting Spiriva today which is a long acting bronchodilator in addition
>> to my rescue puffer.
>>
>> My anxiety is heightened, along with also having been diagnosed with
>> Hypothyroid last month, adjusting to Synthroid- it seems to be starting to
>> make a difference - hard to determine what are side effects and what is
>> just anxiety and depression.
>>
>> Anyways, I just wanted to send love out and say good morning- hope
>> everyone is hanging in there.  I am truly sorry if I offended anyone in any
>> way.
>> Big hugs and love,
>> Shelly 💖
>>
>> My answer is yes
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 4:26 PM Margarite Sanchez <
>> margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> My answer is YES.
>>> I like having a place to stay connected and to know what is going on in
>>> the community.
>>> A huge Thank You to Tami for maintaining the listserv all these years -
>>> that's been amazing!
>>>
>>> But my questions to all of you are:
>>> Do we want to be a larger entity than the listserv?
>>> Do we want to have a physical presence?
>>> Do we want to be able to have programming?
>>>
>>> virtual hugs to all,
>>> Margarite
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 12:52 PM M. L. <ggiggles2011 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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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>>>>>
>>>>> “
>>>>>
>>>>> *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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