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Have You Experienced Rebuke From Family Members Because Of Your HIV Status?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

When I called one of my sisters and told her I was POZ her only response to me was to tell me, "You knew what you were doing"

I took this to mean she was telling me that I got what I deserved.

I never felt so low about having HIV as I felt when my own sister's reaction was cold and heartless.

posted November 4, 2021
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A myHIVteam Member

It's good he is being supportive, 🙂

You're right it is still a legit concern for us.

posted November 6, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

Not per se. My father said the same thing, but if I allow myself to be in his situation, Straight and my father. HIV and AIDS is a legit worry. I was peeved, but I let it slide from him. He's very supportive when I let him.

posted November 6, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

Y’all got some I got silence….. still haven’t talk about this with them

posted November 4, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

As was my dad's response.....how could u do this to me??!🤣😂😅😁

posted November 4, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

For me only 2 people in my family know and they're very supportive.

posted November 4, 2021

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