#POZ Stories

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.

I have settled into my retirement years with plans of staying active.

Eventually, it will be game over for me with no more lives left. But it isn’t game over yet.

I am here for a reason. God has a plan. I just have to believe.

I wish more HIV-positive people would take my humble advice; just get online and check out POZ Personals.

I have a support group on Facebook called “The Voice of HIV.”

I choose not to allow my positive status to define me but instead live up to the definition of what God says I am.