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How Can The HIV Gay Community Be More Proactive In The HIV Straight Community?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

I touched up on this question a year or two back, and with many more new members, sometimes it helps to get new fresh answers
Are there services that the gay community gets, that the straight community doesn't? Is it harder for straight positive women to get services or needs that the gay community get easily? Does it seem the straight positive community has to go through more red tape? If all of this is true, how can we overcome these issues? How can we stand as 1 community and not be divided… read more

September 21, 2019
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Members shared diverse experiences about whether gay and straight HIV-positive individuals receive equal services, with some reporting... Read more

Members shared diverse experiences about whether gay and straight HIV-positive individuals receive equal services, with some reporting excellent, equitable care through organizations like SHRET in Texas and SAAF in Arizona, while others described significant disparities in resource access based on sexual orientation and geography. Several members emphasized practical strategies for improving access, including contacting executive directors about service gaps, advocating with local health departments and legislators, and utilizing resources like the HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse. A recurring theme was the desire to unite as one community rather than remain divided, with members stressing that regardless of how someone contracted HIV, everyone deserves respect, dignity, and equal access to medical care, housing, counseling, and support services.

A myHIVteam Member

I haven't been positive for very long, but I haven't seen much difference. I'm straight but see most of the folks who are on here or that I know in DFW area who are positive are gay. Me, I don't care how someone got the disease or who they identify with. We're all in the same boat. All deserve dignity, humanity, and kindness.

September 24, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

We should help anyone no matter who they are.

September 22, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, this site should be able to be a resource for you. It is not just for LGBT, it is for everyone.
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September 22, 2019
A myHIVteam Member

Start by taking the shame out of HIV. I don't judge blood pressure and diabetes folks. Focus on health and where to get treatment.

November 14, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

We all have our struggles.....Gay or Straight. No one understands the gift to live and love until there backs are against the wall... Ch 13 , the best Country Music. I will change the "Words"......I started "Luv' ing me Today !!!!!!! Originally, Merrell, "I started loving "U" Today".....Thk's Merrill !!!!

September 22, 2019

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