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I have been poz since 84' still going. Just changed med's two months ago. Doctor surprised that Im still around.
Thanks so much for this inspiring and encouraging story. I have been poz for nearly two years now, and I still do not know whether or not I should start on meds. The idea of having side effects scares me more than any idea of death. Here in Colombia the provided meds are generic and I suspect they are not as good as the ones you get in the US. I am still searching for some encouragement and good information. Your story helped me lots. Thanks for sharing
Tom--thanks. It's been 20 years for me too. Back then I just wanted to see Cher do another film. It turns out that being alive is sooo much better than Burlesque.
Tom - thanks for your article. It made me sad as I have gone through a lot of the same things you mentioned. But your punchline at the end made me laugh out loud and that was a nice mixture of feelings - sadness in my memories but also joy in them. I have been positive for over 25 years and doing very well. But I like you, have lost every friend who was also positive that long ago. I often wonder how my life would be if some of those really close friends were still around. Thanks again!
26 years and counting here.To me it has been a blessing in disguise as it truly has made me aware of what the truly important things are.
Thank you for this article, and congratulations on your milestone! In June I reach my 2-year mark. The news hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. Your words, and your journey, are an inspiration. Keep up the good work, and the positive outlook (no pun intended).
Wow, my infection is my own fault i was tricked into the married deprived sex and the guy wasnt married but full of a huge toxic viral load looking to pass it on to younger naive guys who were either bullied or fatherless (he told me this in a letter) i suffer severe pancreatitis and on the verge of homelessness, You're turn around and courage to see life is special and inspiring.Manhunt and online meets are bad. full of mostly (not all) but selfish bad angry men.i gave older a chance. got hiv
mike
Tom, you are strong and an inspiration.I was diagonised in 2011 and my cd4 is above 500 but not on med.how can I live longer like you.
March 15, 2013 • zambia