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A good man you are ) Thank you for living. I love you and hold your hand in spirit.-that's if u need it at all (smile) Have a wonderful day!
Oriol, your courage is inspiring. We’ve known each other since Grad school and I’ve always considered you a friend, someone I respect. I had no idea, none of us had any idea, and I can only imagine the pain you felt keeping this inside. I admire you for having the courage to come out twice, for taking that “risk.†I’m looking forward to getting the group together again and having a long overdue whiskey night. I’d say stay strong, but clearly you’ve got that mastered…
Oriol, Thank you for sharing your story and capturing the true emotion. Not may people realize the mental aspect of the disease. For me, the worst part has been the fear of people finding out. Anyway, thanks for sharing. It makes me (and many others I am sure) feel less um "frustrated" (for lack of a better word.
I thought this was a powerful and well written personal essay. It took a lot of courage for Mr. Gutierrez to bear his heart and soul to the world. I commend him for accepting his situation and moving forward.
John in NB
Having also been diagnosed as hiv+ in 1992, I can relate totally to Mr. Guttierez's journey. All I can comment is " WOW! What a hero!"
March 13, 2012 • New Bedford