#POZ Stories

Slowly but surely, I began to put my life back together. I knew I had to live in my truth: This is my life and I’m taking charge.

I still haven’t told a single soul about my condition. Perhaps, that’s what has been eating me up.

I am now ready to present my story internationally, and I think that this is a good place to start.

Writing over the years has been calming and healing for me.

My goal is to become a motivational speaker as well as an HIV advocate.

I’ve lived 34 years strong with the virus.

I am living proof that being HIV positive is not the end of the world.

A heart-wrenching POZ Stories installment

When I was first diagnosed, I saw HIV as a death sentence. But I know that doesn’t have to be the case as long as I take care of myself.

Since receiving my transplant, my purpose is to educate others about the importance of organ donation.

My motto is “Live every day like it’s the last.”

I struggle quite a lot with my disease, but somehow I still find that one thing to keep me going.

I have discovered that activism and advocacy are also my calling. I do what I can to help the voiceless.

I work in prevention services and linkage to care, and my wife is a dog salon manager. Together we work to conquer the world.

I’ve had my share of success. But things haven’t always been rosy; I have been insulted and assaulted simply for being gay and HIV positive.

HIV made me a better person. It made me appreciate life and the people around me.