Probably since 1984. Officially diagnosed in 1989. Fortunately in Los Angeles I belong to two LTS groups. We remember the past and support each other for the future. Last Tuesday I got a meningitis booster on my doctor’s recommendation. Just noticed the huge bruise on my shoulder a week later. There is an outbreak in Florida and I’m sure it will spread so I suggest you speak to your doctors about getting vaccinated or if you have been in the past, get the booster.

Let me let me start off by saying next week I will be 60 years old. That brings a lot of things to mind especially the fact that my elderly parents are the only source of support that I have other than my partner and my bulldog. My concern is their departure from this world. I have begun to think what I can do to help me through this tough time. I just needed to put it out there as I'm sure I'm not the only person who suffers from this.

September will be 44 years that I have thrived with HIV. I've been undetectable over 15 years and my T-cells hover around 1,200

Good morning, i just want to say, as a “new member of the “community”” YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN OR ALONE!!! Without the trials, tribulations and sacrifices you have made we wouldnt be here on this platfrom spreading LOVE (not hiv 😉🤣) we love you, we appreciate you, and we honor you! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

I am a 20 year survivor. Years ago I wondered if I would ever make it this long. I have never been able to become completely undetectable. There is some type of resistance that they are unable to pin down to get me on the right medication to accomplish that. Hugs to all the other long term survivors out there and hugs to the new people, just do all the things you are supposed to do and you will be a long term survivor too!