Expressing Positive Living & Vibes
Mothers are the first people we come to know in this world. They are our protectors and nurturers. They are the ones who teach us the ropes of life and help us grow into responsible adults. We may not always appreciate all they do for us, but we sure do love them for it. That is why we celebrate our women, to show our mothers and the women and girls in our life how much we love and appreciate them.
By sweet Rose🌷
Counselling support for the abused (and abuser) is important.
Seek counselling when you are in or coming from a violent relationship.
Talking about your problem with a Counsellor will help you to gain more knowledge about how to cope with stressful situations.
My experience of counselling helps me in so many ways. I was hiding in the dark so no one could know about me. When I got the chance to get counselling with the support of JCW+, it changed a lot of thinking in my mind. It helped me to become more understanding towards my peers. It also helped me to think less about my past and to let go of the things that are already gone.
I am a better human being who believes that there is hope for me. I can live as long as possible if I take care of myself, take my medicine, exercise, and rest when needed.
I thank you, Lord, for the blessing
By Pineapple 🍍 21.04.24
To me the butterfly 🦋 represents freedom or change.
Once it exit from being a caterpillar it never goes back to that stage. It soars high never looking back.
By Moses 28.04.24
Quilt Working Group FYI
Our Message Cushions are created by QWG participants; they choose a symbol to represent their feelings/message they want to send. The symbol is cut from fabric and added to a cushion made from patterned fabric to remind us that we are part of the beauty that exist around us.
On the 6th of April at the JCW+ Quilt working group {QWG} we had a session under the theme Wellness &Supportive Environment. On that day 10 women attend the session. We make message cushions by using symbols to create a pattern that represents how we feel and sewing it on our cushion. I choose a dove because the dove is about freedom and I am free and full of peace and love.
It was so much fun making the cushions we come together as one and make all the cushions in one day that was a blessing. Teamwork is the most important thing. When we were making the cushion, we did not focus and the work we focus on the fun we were having and helping each other out, i thank god for that day.
by cattleya
From Chaos to Freedom.
My cushion signifies peace of mind and freedom from a dark place to enlightenment of the soul.
I am free because my whole being is now empowered. I am free from the tongues of narrow-minded people that spread destruction in the midst of my chaos.
I am free from the shame of been HIV positive, now my life has change. I have set my goals, now I am a survivor, supporter, and friend to others.  I have move on to a better place.  Empowerment is now a part of my life.
My gratitude to God that enabled me to change.
By Lovelace 13.04.24
 In the year 2000 when I found out that I was HIV positive I was a victim of domestic violence for decades. I was very unhappy, and truly I didn’t know how to support myself or where to get support from.  But I was the strongest, smartest, most capable person I’ve ever known. l didn’t know how I could possibly get help. There were no friends or family to go to for guidance.  While everyone was violent against me, and I did not know how to overcome this violence. Then I went to sessions and that was when I overcome violence. Â
Having HIV  it also brings domestic violence because people provoke you about your illness. I must say coming to sessions has help empower me because I was so much in fear of rejection and emotional distress. I was  harassed by many. I was feeling sad, angry and uncomfortable.   Thanks to be empowered. By Mary 12.04.24
The Art therapy session at JCW+ on Saturday April 6th was a great time sharing information and helping others to cut their patterns. The message cushion tells a story of how the maker is feeling and dealing with a situation.
These doves represent the peace I feel and the freedom to live my life as I please… A stress free life with nothing to worry about…EveAnn
What inspired you to be involved in supporting women’s activities? As a woman with lived experiences, I support other women.  By sharing our experiences we can carefully evaluate our shared activities and relationships as peers. What makes me feel included? is… when we realize that we all face common issues and share our feelings. This allows us to offer comfort, support, and encouragement to each other. That’s what make me always feel included.   By Strong Black Woman
Our International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on the 8th of March. On this day, women come together to give God thanks for creating us as women. Women play an important role in this world because they are equal. If you give a woman food, she will give you a meal. If you give her sperm, she will give you a child. And if you give her a house, she will give you a home. In other words, whatever you give a woman, she multiplies it.
As women, we must value ourselves, know ourselves, and cherish ourselves. We must respect ourselves and others as well. Your strength, courage, and grace inspire us every day that God gives us. Being a woman is a superpower, and we really don’t know how you do it all with such grace.
by cattleya
On this International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the resilience, strength, and power of all women. Whether in diverse roles or capacities, we embody the essence of change, shaping the world with our courage, compassion, love, and determination. As we honor the achievements and contributions of women across the globe, let’s continue to uplift, empower, and support one another in the pursuit of equity, justice, and empowerment.
What inspire me to be involve in women’s activities?    Information and experience of sharing thoughts with my peers, we learn from each other, support each other’s, having fun with each other and that inspires me and helps motivate me , we have groups chat where we share other inputs, so I always feel included. Fostering belonging I am inspired by those who empower others, acting and speaking out even in difficult times.  I am particularly moved by initiatives focused on inclusive health and social support, as well as empathy, understanding, and collaboration. These efforts foster a sense of belonging and dignity for all individuals, regardless of their background or abilities. In my view, knowledge is power, and true inclusion means embracing equality. By Phenomenal Woman
Jamaica Community of Positive Women 