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I also have been HIV Positive for nearly 23 years and fortunately the meds I have taken so far have not affected any body organs and have been heathy through my journey with the dreadful disease but with ability to stay healthy and support around me I’m hoping one day there will be a cure
It infuriates me when a cure is discovered and it mysteriously goes quiet. Just happened in the last couple years and poof-no one is talking about it. The power of Big Pharma is almighty and for that, we will remain enslaved to their toxic profit makers to stay alive.
You are not alone. This past October, I have been HIV positive for 37 years . Have had pneumonia four times, dealing with neuropathy from HIV drugs now. Putting anal cancer behind me now. I too, was also raped. I learned many years ago to forgive, not necessarily just myself, but the three guys that raped me. Stay strong! stay resilient! keep on living!
Friend, After losing so many dear buddies when this epidemic started, all we could do is support fund raising. I withdrew from anything having to do with 'gay'. You are so brave with your love of life. You inspire me with your determination. I am so proud of you. I wish I could give you a kiss. My other half at the time was a recombinant doctor researching for a cure, we lost him sadly. But, you're life zest means the world to me and I would love to stay in touch. Please reach out if I can help.
You are right, all great activists have gone silent BUT.... I know this is a stretch but what about Charlie Sheen? The disease caused him to behave so badly until he owned it and came public cuz he was tired of being blackmailed. Since he came public about it, he began a journey of healing and he's very vocal about it. He's been sober for years, lives alone (with his daughter), and finally taking his meds as he should. I've heard that he calls his HIV a "House In Vegas" ????????
Thank you so much for sharing your story and your pain. It’s always best when we are truthful about what we are going through. I too have it for 30 years in fact July 6th will be my 30 Yr mark. My doctor believes I contracted it somewhere between age 10-14. I was abused from age 6-14 when he died in an automobile accident. Honestly I’ve lived my life and I’m so very tired. Will be nice to get out of this pain. Hang in there you are an inspiration to us all!
This doesn't just happen to men. Women can be raped or even just have sex with someone who is HIV positive.
KrisD
I understand completely. I was intentionally infected during college by my boyfriend at the time. He dumped me soon after, I found out a few months later. I have the tell-tale signs of HIV with the lipodystrophy, facial wasting, skinny arms, legs and butt nit there. Yes I’m still alive, 34 years after diagnosis, but it’s not easy. Dating has not ever been easy, in fact it’s been two decades since I’ve seriously dated. I try to remain positive but it’s easy to get depressed and lonely.
February 5, 2024 • vermont