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Disclosure to Family and Friends

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Justin

I read your blog with great interest. I can relate to such much of what you talked about in disclosure, depression, etc. thank you

March 5, 2012

Jeff

I am glad you told your family! I admit it was the hardest thing I had to do! My little sister who I was the closest to told me she hated me and I still can't really talk about it around her! My parents because of their careers knew a lot about what I was going through and was behind me 100%! My brother and older sister acts strange but I don't care anymore! I eventually told some of my friends and they were very very supportive and check on me constantly! Just remember there are going to be those that aren't so supportive and don't let it bother you!

March 4, 2012

Fran

I have been positive since 2007 and apart from my doctors, only 5 other people knows about it. My ex, my pastors and my 2 best friends. I have not had the courage to tell any of my family. My sons are 21 and 23 and I know I have to tell them at some point and I'm dreading that! My parents have both passed away and I only have 1 brother and he still lives in my birth country. I don't know how he would react to it as it is still regarded a death sentence where he lives. I am not on meds, but won't be putting that off much longer as my CD4 count has dropped to under 300. The fact that I was infected after being raped doesn't make it easier to disclose and the fact that I infected my ex really makes it hard for me. I applaud you for telling your family and wish I had the courage to do the same thing. At the same time I know my kids and brother will go into a panic anytime I sneeze, so maybe it's better that they don't know! Also, they will know that not only does their mother have HIV, but their dad as well and I feel they have enough to handle right now, they do not need the additional stress.

March 1, 2012

Robin

I am proud of you for telling your family. I have been there.. I know how hard it is to tell anyone. I still can't do it without crying.

March 1, 2012

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