I am finding a tremendous fear of rejection revealing my status to people who do not know me. I have great neighbors and we get a long great just as an example. But I feel I can't tell them about my status because it just not something easily heard these days. Especially liking someone who is not HIV who you would like to pursue a relationship with. Lots of barriers I find these days and stigma. HIV/AIDS is a huge part of our life, and it seems impossible for anyone to really know you… read more
After almost 23 years and being very active for years on prevention, I don't hide my status, but I don't go out of my way to make it an issue, if asked I say yes and explain I am "undetectable-untransmittable as stated by the CDC." Then answer any questions they may have. I have found this is much smoother in my life now! Just my thoughts. David Bast
Confidentiality is the law...period!
Just stay strong. U will always be loved. Hugs
You're in this for you brother it's your life don't fear anything you didn't ask you to get this disease it happened to you and that people on the outside can understand it too bad for them I'm here for you brother and there's a lot of other people here for you one love
you do not have to tell anybody about your HIV. doctors may be an exception so they can give you a more precice treatment and they can't tell anyone about your condition anyway. if somebody ask, you can tell them if you want, again you do not have to. The ONLY people you HAVE to tell is anyone whom you have sex with. Other than a sexual experience and seeing a doctor, it's all up to you who you tell and who you dont.