HIV/AIDS

January 8, 2013, 10:07 am

Sorry to here that but i some what know what u r talkin abput my best friend do nt talk to me no more cus she think she can get it. So i u feel like u cant tell no one then i can understand cus im afraid to tell anyone else

January 6, 2013, 4:31 am

Thanks Althea . In time I will get around to revealing my status . I hold back not because I think less of myself or anyone with hiv. Its the ignorance of people that makes me hold back. I have been trying to educate people I know as I go along . Preparing them for when I have to break the news to my kids. May be still a while thou. Lol

January 6, 2013, 1:45 am

 I am sad to know that you do not have anyone that you can confide in. Everyone who has commented on this is right, people are ignorant about things that aren't important to them. I have lost a lot of people in my life because they have told people, or gossiped about me. EVERYONE in my life, wether it is my family, my friends, or my boyfriend know. If I am around someone who doesn't know my status, it is very rare. I do public speaking, and educating so, I am very open about my status, but that choice is not right for everyone. And I respect that choice. As time goes by, you will evolve and realize that even though this has happened to us, we can hold our heads high, and feel good about who we have become. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. If you need to talk in a private setting please feel free to message me.

January 5, 2013, 1:44 pm

Thanks kmg . U right. In time I guess will have to brave it and speak to my family as well.

January 5, 2013, 9:49 am

Honey stigma, unfortunately is equivalent of stupidity. What your friend doesn't realize is that it could be her. People choose to live life without education on certain topics. Long before my son shared with me his status I already did research of my own. With that being said it opened my eyes full surface, and I refuse to let ignorance swallow me. I am surrounded by plenty people I love with HIV, including kids and young people I mentor 2 aunts and 3 newly divorced women who thought it would never happen to them. As long as we are alive and breathing we will always have ignorance, it is our job to show, mold and educate. Please don't take what she said to lead you on a path if depression, educate her, and tell her it could be her. As long as she is having sex with or without protection, she still in danger if not knowing a persons status. There are people walking around right now, who are positive, have symptoms and all and are to ignorant/fearful to go to a Doctor. That,s a big portion of people that cause infection and spreading of the disease, not you, my son and all the people who are receiving help n treatment. Take her rose colored glasses off n educate. I do it every day all day Love sweetheart, and peace Kmg

January 5, 2013, 8:17 am

Thanks u right . Don't know how I would have coped without the tribe. U personally are a vital part of tribes, always imparting and sharing important feedback . Thanks for been there . Don't seem to find any such support in the western cape south africa.

January 5, 2013, 7:55 am

 We know June.. !!! so many of us carry the same thought .. But you did well by finding out her views first..Once that is done it opens up opportunity to decide whether to tell or not ??. You have NOT lost a friend you have GAINED knowledge .. vital to us handling this disease without consequences of reprisal .. Its the saddest thing we endure is the secrecy ..Stigma and discrimination worse than the disease itself ...  Thats why tribe has been the best support ever offering us chance to share our feelings with others who can relate ..