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This is a big thank you to all of you who commented on my blog post on Stigma. It's been nearly a year and I still haven't heard anything from anyone, so not much hope there. But I have moved on. That was the only way to survive the diagnosis. And I do have support from friends and family. So thanks everyone for your support. It is much appreciated.
Possibly they have all been busy - unlikely though. Possibly they don't know what to say - maybe. Possibly they are not so well informed - probably. It's always a gamble saying something that is usually mostly unsaid. When we open up or speak out we don't know for sure who will understand and who won't. That's why we often don't speak out. Wait and see.
I come from a Christian family and have been HIV positive over 31 years and I am sorry to report that the "stigma " is real. I got Cancer and it didn't go away even though I beat Cancer 5 years now. Find support for yourself and pray for your sorries. No doubt 1 or more of them are dealing with HIV on some level. You are a diamond, dear. They can't break you! Shine bright
Sadly, this is true for many of us who are HIV+. I see people posting (on social media), for prayers for this and prayers for that...all types of illness get's talked about (and commented on). Yet, 100% of the time when I post anything to do with HIV, there isn't a single post, like clicked, or a thoughtful comment left. NOT ONE! But post you or someone you know has Cancer, and watch the floodgates of thoughtful comments rush in. The stigma is real. I've been HIV+ for 29 3/4 years.
I am hoping that your sorority sisters have just found themselves in a time of extreme business and haven't been able to form a thoughtful response to what seems to be a very well detailed summary of your experience. However just know there are many of us out here who will support you every step of the way. -Matthew
My point in last comment, prominent republican representative here in Okla,he was anti-gay,anti planned parenthood,anti prison reform,married 3 kids,busted in motel with17 year old boy,his wife's world turned upside down,sure she got tested,not his first rodeo,hey me being a gay man not judging,but when get on your high horse ,and condemn people,hypocrite ,so your sisters could be in your shoes and don't know it,hiv can come from a heterosexual cheating also,doesn't have to be a man.
Don't feel bad,your sisters want every thing perfect,we don't want to deal with reality in America,that's why millennials can't deal with reality,parents promise them a rose garden,we ignor mass shootings,discrimination,global warming,non-functioning government,but when it comes knocking on your front door,we can't deal,me being a man,your sisters just better hope their men are being faithful, in this grinder,tinder,internet sex world,nobody know what men do behind their back
Mms4111
I know how you feel. When some of my family found out- I did not hear from them anymore
May 17, 2018 • Louisiana