Synopsis – The Deadly Seducer

On 21 April, 2014, in Book, by Cindy Pivacic

‘THE DEADLY SEDUCER’                                                                                by Cindy Pivacic

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It is all about you if you can live with yourself, stuff everyone else! I understand fully that it is a serious, terminal disease but it is manageable, so try to keep your sense of humour and “Deal With It”, sounds simple, but for some it will not be, that is why I would like to share the more positive side of my experience. It is not some, feel-sorry-for-me memoir or a sad biography – I usually pick up a biography, read the back, say “oh hell no” and put it right back on the shelf.

 

This is just telling it how it is and how I had to deal with “IT”. I have had the most exciting life possible, no regrets. No one is untouchable, although some people I have met have the strangest ideas about “IT”. This can affect anyone, directly or indirectly, and eventually someone else’s situation will affect you.

 

Forty six year old, Caucasian woman, so much for Gay and Black stereotype, HIV and AIDS is my disease!

 

A brief look at a ‘normal’ youth spent in Namibia then going to a boarding school as there were no high schools in Oranjemund to my fathers transfer to Kimberley and the teen years of growing up and testing the waters of what teenagers get up to along with their peers. I come from a very healthy well balanced background which goes to show everyone is vulnerable no matter your standard of living.

 

My first and second marriages were disasters for very different reasons; the first fortunately brought me two wonderful hard earned children but due to the lack of affection from my husband they had to be meticulously planned. The second husband was a violent individual and totally opposite of my first husband the physical side was passionate entwined with both violent abuse and sexual ardour.

 

Deciding to move from the Free State to KwaZulu Natal seemed like the best thing at the time in order to remove myself from my second husbands family and then in time from him, unknowingly setting myself up for an even worse situation. Being the trusting person I am totally misled into a relationship with someone fourteen years my junior resulting in a lifelong deadly disease.

 

Living with the HI virus and acquired diseases related to HIV/AIDS since 2004, the lengthy detailed treatments are shared in the hope that it will create awareness to the public at large and show that acquiring the virus does not have to mean a death sentence. We are all going to die, eventually; it is just up to each one of us how you are going to live in-between, disease or no disease!

 

With support, yes, from family and friends believe it or not it has helped somewhat in removing the stigma and discrimination attached to the disease and with proper assistance and support the stigma can be overcome. By pointing people in the right direction and advising what to do, where to go, when and how to do it will hopefully prolong their life by managing their disease.

 

The treatment takes the reader through the various stages of acquired diseases that affected me and by doing this give people hope that acquiring diseases such as Strokes, Pneumonia, Shingles, TB Meningitis and Cancer (Angioimmunoblasticlymphadenopathy) will show them that living a healthy lifestyle can and does work. Going onto ARVs need not be a nightmare if taken correctly; they will enhance your life.

 

The lack of support within the suburbs is frightening and is addressed with contact details to counselling, testing and support group facilities. Add to this some tried and tested, easy, healthy recipes, the first thing that always gets asked is ‘So, what do you eat?’ necessitated this inclusion.

 

 

The thirty-six FAQ are easy to understand and an integral part of creating awareness and giving information to the still unacquainted people of South Africa in a manner that encourages them to want to read and find out more about this disease.

 

 

It boils down to ADAPT or DIE, I chose to adapt!

 

‘The Deadly Seducer‘                                                                               Blurb by Charlotte Kemp

 

 

‘A bold and honest account, Cindy Pivacic shares her story about how she came to contract HIV & AIDS and how she responded to it.

 

Not only is she living healthy years later, but her vibrant and energetic character has been poured into helping others experiencing the same situation.

 

Cindy presents talks and workshops on living positively with HIV & AIDS and those, with this book and her online presence, gives her the opportunity to create awareness, give testimony concerning the HIV & AIDS issue, and to assist in de-stigmatising this secret killer’.

 

 

AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY OR AUDIO

Feedback from Durban Academy – HIV Presentation Gr11

On 5 February, 2014, in Testimonials, by Cindy Pivacic

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Dearest Cindy,

 

Thank you so much for talking to our kids about HIV and AIDS.

 

You have turned mere Buzz words into a reality for them and touched them in a
way that a teacher talking about the topic could not. HIV to them is now more
than just a red ribbon.

 

Thanks again for your “positive” touch.

 

 

Warren Wessels
Senior Life Science and English Home Language Educator

Interview 1KZN TV – ‘The Deadly Seducer’

On 2 February, 2014, in Book, Media, Press, Testimonials, by Cindy Pivacic

At last I have a copy of the interview with 1 KZN TV.

 

Book launch interview of ‘The Deadly Seducer’ first flighted on 10th October 2013.

 

Some Q & A’s around how I manage my health and the reason for writing a book of my experiences, living with the HI virus.

Follow the youtube link to view.

http://ow.ly/tc4SM

 

 

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Hard copies available. See detailed information link below.

Book – website short link: http://wp.me/p1hie1-lN

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  ‘The Deadly Seducer’                                                Author – Cindy Pivacic

 

‘A bold and honest account, Cindy Pivacic shares her story about how she came to contract HIV & AIDS and how she responded to it.

Not only is she living healthy years later, but her vibrant and energetic character has been poured into helping others experiencing the same situation.

Cindy presents talks and workshops on living positively with HIV & AIDS and those, with this book and her online presence, gives her the opportunity to create awareness, give testimony concerning the HIV & AIDS issue, and to assist in de-stigmatising this secret killer’.

 

~Charlotte Kemp~

 

Book – Facebook                              https://www.facebook.com/TheDeadlySeducer

Speaker HIV – Facebook                 www.facebook.com/CindyPivacicSpeakerHIVAIDS

 

Email: cindy@cindypivacic.co.za

Also available in double disc AUDIO version including 36 FAQ’s that everyone needs to know.

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Single disc AUDIO 36 FAQ’s

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I don’t understand a word but I am sure Nosipho Mkhize was kind.

This is the third piece she has done on me (various papers) and I hope it gives courage and hope to others.

Double click on picture to enlarge. If you still can’t see and would like a copy or wish to share, pop me an email: cindy@cindy.pivacic.co.za

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1st DAY launch promo of ‘The Deadly Seducer’ will get you a copy at the introductory rate of:

 

  • R90 from the online store, thereafter R100
  • CD’s R100, thereafter  R120
  • CD and Hard Copy Book combo R250

 

Preface into the upcoming release of the AUDIO version of The Deadly Seducer

 

LOOK & LISTEN!  http://youtu.be/M0AWlFNWHHA

 

Cindy Pivacic is a Speaker, Trainer, Author, HIV Activist and IEC (Information-Education-Communication) Facilitator on HIV & AIDS.

 

Living with HIV & AIDS since November 2004, surviving numerous health challenges Cindy is in the unique position to add value to the training and speaking engagements provided, having presented regular talks and training sessions on a range of essential HIV & AIDS issues.

 

Require gifts for World AIDS Day? This will be the ideal informative option.

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I have beenwinner 2 privileged to win a return ticket from Kulula.com and http://www.forgood.co.za  to any destination in SA.  #kululaforgood

 

I have chosen to make that destination Cape Town (where else!) and would like to share my good fortune by offering an excellent speaker rate to SIX companies, if you are perhaps planning a Health & Wellness Day prior to World AIDS Day on the 1st December.

 

 

 

I would like the opportunity to create awareness and share information as well as on how I am living a ‘positive’ life .

 

I have been actively living with HIV for nine years, survived numerous challenging health issues ………..and live to tell the tale.

 

The provisional dates planned to visit Cape Town is the 23rd, 24, 25th Oct 2013. (Alternative dates available)

 

If you are interested please contact me for more information.

Social Media and Video/TV links

 

My website, Facebook business page and phone numbers are below, including  company contact details.

 

Carte Blanche                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msZSj_lNTME

 

 

Book – Facebook                             https://www.facebook.com/TheDeadlySeducer

Book – website short link                 http://wp.me/p1hie1-lN

Book – AUDIO/Visual Intro              http://youtu.be/M0AWlFNWHHA

 

HIVenture Tour de Life                    https://www.facebook.com/HIVentureTourdeLife

 

 

FNB #YouCanHelp                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLLLl0jG1Sg

 

 

SABC 1 Stigma & Denial                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Y-kRa-dYo