#POZ Stories

I think I’m getting closer to grace.

2017 marks the 30th year since I was diagnosed with HIV.

I was diagnosed with AIDS and was close to death because I had not been showing any symptoms. But I made it.

I will not give up.

I have been living with HIV for over 25 years.

Baby, my name is Larry and I am a living star with HIV.

I want to help others and stop the spread of HIV.

I believe that I am sober today because I’ve made peace with my HIV status.

I had to make a decision to live or die.

I knew I was HIV positive in 1989, but I did not want to believe it.

I am a survivor. I am a warrior. I am the face and voice of HIV and AIDS.

I’m a living and breathing example that HIV is not a life sentence.

I am here to tell anyone listening that an individual’s sexual health is his or her responsibility.

Don’t ask “Why me?” Because why anyone else?

I want to get rid of the labels and hate in this world. We are all human beings. HIV has no face, race or gender.

I think if we just are ourselves, dating would be easier.