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AIDS Stigma Taunts Homeless LGBT Youth

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Thomas B. Bowie Jr.

A double edged sword of feelings surrounds me when I read this article. Finding out at 34 I was poz, learning the art of working within an among my community as it grew and took shape brought challenges. I jumped in with both feet, I was scorned an I was supported. I learned an I grew. I was able after living over 20+ years of with hiv that I was easily capable of caring for an aged relative. Me the guy who was going to die was now able to care for a relative who didn't share my same political convictions. That said an I can't believe I am able to write those true words. I find myself as I write this after reading the article willing to offer space for someone or more than one. I am in a unique situation. I am in NY State, I am still alive, I have two homes one which is seasonal. I took a chance at 17yrs poz to move to St Lawrence County NY on a lake. The economy feel apart. I have learned the importance of community. I can offer safe harbor for a get away, something temporary, something to grow out of. I have safe shelter away from city life, a touch rugged, I have survived, heck my T cells went from under 100 for a decade to almost triple that. I'd love to partner with a person or organization to make something work. I have gotten this far since July of 1989 allowing myself to think outside the box. I love the years I spent in the Greater Hartford Community learning about community and how to participate and try to make a difference. Thanks and prayers to the youth that take a chance.

March 15, 2012

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