September 23, 2009

POZ Editor-in-Chief’s Memoir Now Available

POZ editor-in-chief Regan Hofmann’s memoir, I Have Something to Tell You, hit bookshelves September 22. In anticipation of the book’s release, she shared her story recently in the New York Post.

“I know there is no shame in having this virus,” Hofmann wrote in the Post. “And I know that only when the world understands this, hopefully people living with HIV will be treated with the compassion and dignity they deserve. Our only hope of stopping the spread of this easily preventable and survivable disease is to find the courage to talk about it.”

An excerpt from the memoir was printed in the October issue of POZ. You can read it here.

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Jeffrey, Grand Rapids, MI, 2009-09-26 13:22:16
Bravo Reagan! Those of us that are on this journey with you know just how frightening disclosing ones HIV status is. Thank you putting yourself out there....again...with your memoir. You are absolutely correct in stating that the biggest challenge with HIV awareness is simply talking about it. Again....Congratulations Reagan. Peace be with you!

Brodie, Pittsfield MA, 2009-09-24 13:01:38
I work at the Berkshire County Chapter of the American Red Cross in the HIV department. I have been poz for 5 yrs and i am a white, straight male who has never touched a needle or been a prostitute. Regan is a unique,intelligent,beautiful woman who is the voice of all of us who still hold our heads up high as upstanding citizens who refuse to let the viris define us. Its time to break down the barriers of stigma and change the views of HIV carriers to others. Thank you Regan. You Rock!!!