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I enjoyed the article. I’m also a long term survivor. I was diagnosed in 1987. I’m now about to turn 60 in October. It’s been rough over the years. I’ve had my ups and downs. I’ve had so close calls because of not taking my meds. I had to realize if I want to live I had to stay on top of my meds. I’m doing great and enjoying life.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful conversation with us Mark and thank you both for all that you have done! Thank you seems like far too simple a phrase to encapsulate all that you have done for the community. That said, my friend Mark, I am so thrilled that you found a hobby.
To Tez and Mark: I "listened" to you with a lot of interest and resonance! I just had my 75th B-day, and was diagnosed poz in 1986. I'm still healthy, and retired now. I've had an amazing year (since retirement) to adjust to this "new life," but I can 100% say that I love "being the Boss of me," instead of reporting to someone else. My main hobby these days is to help others smile and enjoy any part of the day with which I can help; VERY satisfying! All the BEST! -- Richard
I read this post with interest as I have felt the same way of late. I have been doing AIDS work in one fashion or another for nearly 30 years and I am tired. Yet, unlike the Tez and Mark, I am making some changes. For example, I have decided to step down from the local Ryan White Planning Council after being a member for 20 years. Maybe it is time for me to find a different avenue to give back to the communities to which I belong. Or, like Tez and Mark, maybe not . . .
Great article. I need to follow up with you guys. It’s been since 1987 for me. I was 21. I don’t feel like I should be here. So I’m delighted to be alive but also wondering why I am. Either way you look at “am.”
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Hello, Ted & Mark: read the Long-Term Survivors article and happy that there are people still living a wonderful life being POZ. I'm going on 31 yrs. Poz. I am the silent one that keeps to myself. I live in Florida where Covid-19, Monkey Pox, Omicron and every other virus seems to pop up down here. There's a big stigma and conservative people let you know it. Today some gay youths think that the one pill is a cure. I wish it was! for I still have my ups and downs and surviving. Robert!
August 27, 2022 • Port St. Lucie, Florida