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A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Vallejo, CA

Before I ask a serious question you must know the story
When I was diagnosed with HIV, I told my cousin. Because of my diagnosis, she end up telling me a dark secret; that she is a lesbian. I didn't care cuz she's still my cousin regardless. I end up keeping a secret for 3 years until my mother and my brother suspect. That's when I found out after my mother talk with my cousin that she never told her mom and dad who recently passed away. When she asked them the question about somebody coming… read more

September 26, 2021
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A myHIVteam Member

Make sure she knows she’s a whole person who needs to find whole people and be loving and kind when she doesn’t. That’s what I would want if I were in her shoes. The rest is up to GOD and her free will.

September 26, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

Let her know she is loved, be her advocate with her family and listen to her.
The acceptance of a straight person can mean so much.
No matter what age you when you come out its a little like going through your teens again.
Confusing, scary and exciting. But not necessarily in that order.
Perhaps she could get involved a local lgbtq center to meet others in a casual setting? Or volunteering for a pride event?
Lgbtq places have groups for those first coming out.
Let her know she is loved and wanted .

October 2, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

Just be supportive 😁

September 26, 2021

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