The purpose of this study is to deepen understandings of how experiences during the pre-treatment HIV period (i.e. approximately 1981-1996) – including clinical encounters, grief and loss, and sustained discrimination – have informed current perspectives of quality of life (QOL) and strategies to enhance well-being in the context of aging. Ultimately, the findings will contribute to meaningfully supporting the psychosocial well-being of older gay men.
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From the Ocean to the Island “A comforting wreckage” “My name is John (name has been changed for privacy) and I have been diagnosed with HIV since 1986”. This was the bulk of my introductory email sent to Michael Yoder, liaison at the Pozitively Connected support group in Victoria. Little that I knew what I would get in return for being forthcoming about my status and blindly reaching out for support. Yes, I have survived the 80’s and the 90’s, but […]
Read more →UPDATE: Journaling has been postposed until the new year – if you are interested in joining this group please contact Sarah at 250.382.7927 or Jonathon at 250.384.2366 ext 3115 We’re excited once again to be offering another 8 week journaling group for self-identified gay, bi and trans men in partnership with the Men’s Wellness Program (MWP) of AIDS Vancouver Island . The group starts Tuesday, November 10th at 6pm, and runs every Tuesday evening for 8 weeks. To register or for more information please contact: […]
Read more →Join us on Wednesday, January 28 5:30 Based on Positive Living BC’s “Suits“, this is a monthly dinner club for HIV Poz gay men, held at various Victoria area restaurants on the last Wednesday (usually) of each month, and is an opportunity to meet and socialize with members of Victoria’s POZ community. Each month a different restaurant is chosen based on being able to provide separate checks and able to host groups. *At the request of people attending we don’t […]
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