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Changing Things

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago Heights, IL

If you could go back to your past and change things, what would you change? Besides not having HIV

February 24, 2019 (edited)
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Members reflected on the profound question of what they would change if they could revisit their past, with many expressing that they wouldn't... Read more

Members reflected on the profound question of what they would change if they could revisit their past, with many expressing that they wouldn't alter anything because their experiences, both painful and joyful, shaped who they are today and gave them wisdom, strength, and the ability to help others. Several members shared specific regrets, including not spending enough time with loved ones before they passed, staying closeted due to shame, or missing opportunities like staying in the Navy or going to university, while others named relationships they wish they'd handled differently. A recurring theme was acceptance and growth, with members embracing their journeys as essential to their resilience, self-love, and capacity to support their community despite the hardships they've faced.

A myHIVteam Member

I would have spent more time with my son who died.

February 25, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

I have gone through alot in my life alot of it bad and some of it good. I would not change anything even the fact I have HIV. I feel that what I went through in life has made me the mischevious fun loving sexual being I am today. May the Universe keep you all safe and sound.

February 24, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

A lot God knows but i no longer play the victim because my pass lead to my strength and i know that victory lies ahead. I have helped so many people with my lived experiences and there are much more to help.

I am learning to accept my pass because it didn't kill me it gave me wisdom alone with strength.

February 24, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

To myself..that's a hard 1..give with 1 hand & take with other..that would put me on pause

March 5, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

I honestly wouldn't change anything, good or bad, well maybe except for the frog in grandmas brand new microwave back in the early 1980s. When I mean brand new, I mean as just took out of the box and never used brand new. I still feel guilty about that, poor frog. it's because of the past who I am today.

February 24, 2019

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