My HIV Story

My brother was diagnosed in 1999 at 24 1/2 and I was right there with him that day. Back then I worked in the HIV unit in the hospital in the city we were in. He had so many symptoms and lost over 50 pounds in a month and I encouraged him to get tested. He cried so much that day. It was August 24th, 1999. He did not take meds for 10 years and I made him get on meds for fear of him dying. He is now almost 49 and it's 24 years later and he's undetectable and healthy.

This just allowed me to recount all the times I had unprotected sex recklessly. In the heat of the moment not considering the circumstances. I thank God when I got tested I was negative. This is not a game I will not role the dice anymore

What people don't understand is no one is safe from HIV. Even in marriage you can be exposed. I salute everyone who can accept and live in your truth.

My auntie was married to her husband for 25 years they had 3 kids together,he cheated on her n bought back HIV,my aunt died and 2008 REST IN PEACE Auntie love always n forvever

We need to stop trusting others with our lives. I am responsible for my own protection. I treated every potential partner as having HIV until we test.

my friends sister caught HIV when she was 17 too in 1992. Very scary back then but now she has 5 kids and lives her life fully.

About 11 years ago I had an inconclusive HIV test. I didn’t even know until I came back months later for birth control. I had the longest week of my life waiting for my updated results. I was negative but it surely gave me a different outlook on life 🙏🏽

My friend just contracted hiv, he feels now like a walking disease, a walking corpse, he lost all his self-esteem. I hope one day he can feel worthy and human.

HIV does not define you!!  You are wonderful to share this.  You will probably live longer than someone who hasn't got HIV.  That's what people do not understand.    Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your story. My mom died from AIDS. If she could’ve heard your words I believe it would’ve given her hope. She kept it to herself. Anyone who is dealing with a silent battle in here to say. You are not alone and do not take on Shame.

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You're not alone, I'm positive as well. I found out in my 4th month of pregnancy. Approaching 6 years later, my beautiful and vivacious daughter I doing great. I have been undetected, although I do have complications from that diagnosis. About a year ago, I found out that my HIV meds brought on my drug-induced Lupus. I have a lot to be thankful for and consider myself blessed. We need to stop being complacent about HIV and talk about it as you are. God bless you and hope you continue to find joy in your journey!!!

17 is such a young age. I would have been crying if i was the doctor too.

No one is exempt from contracting HIV; if a person engages in unprotected sex. I admire your strength; and maturity.

So glad 40 years in no sexual partners, no disease, no drama. Thank God he has delivered me from my wild life of many years ago. You are beautiful and bold and I am glad you know how to get medical help and medications living a fuller more safer and prosperous life. God bless.

You favor Keisha Knight Polluim from the Cosby show. Thanks for sharing your story. Wishing you many blessings.

All: Abstinence will prevent transmission of STDs and soul ties.

4 years ago on March 01,2017 I lost my baby sister to hiv, and I miss her soooooo much. I would do anything to just to see my sister again.

I pray one day we live in a HIV free world. Before you think of unprotected sex, test first and use protection when need arises. HIV will be something of the past. No easy living with HIV. Let's all take care of ourselves.

You seems so confident, you're beautiful, articulate, I love your spirit. Hiv/aids is no joke, it's not a life sentence because death itself is inevitable, we all will die someday. What HIV/aids brings, is awareness to life, we have to live a much healthier, God fearing life, be more loving and serve our purpose. God have given us choices, we need to chosen wisely. I love you girl, you're inspiring, change lives.