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Geneva, IL

Years ago, when AIDS was first discovered, many of us were told, we were going to die .
Here we are , many years later,...still living.
Has HIV or any other illness, make you come to terms with your mortality. ?

October 12, 2023 (edited)
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Members responded thoughtfully to the question of fearing death after living with HIV, with many sharing that their diagnosis once felt like a... Read more

Members responded thoughtfully to the question of fearing death after living with HIV, with many sharing that their diagnosis once felt like a guaranteed death sentence but that modern medications changed everything. A recurring theme was that fear has shifted over time, with several members expressing less fear of death itself and more fear of suffering, dying alone, or leaving loved ones behind. Many found peace through faith, a sense of purpose, and gratitude for extra years of life, while the original poster openly shared that multiple surgeries and bone degeneration were behind the deeply personal question.

A myHIVteam Member

Death is easy it’s the living life is hard.

October 16, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I just pay it forward. I donate, volunteer, and bake for my neighbors. All that after a 10 hour day. Not complaining, just the joy in people's faces gives me meaning, purpose, and strength.

November 2, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Live today if it's your last day u never now when the time will be it might be tomorrow we just don't know....😊

October 29, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

So understanding your opinion! We all need to believe that tomorrow is not promised to us. Love and be good to ourselves and others ❣️

October 19, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

I've been HIV+ since 1984, diagnosed with anal cancer in 2021, have come close to death from both with short time of diagnoses. I believe that my positive mind set and knowing I am going to keep putting one foot in front of the other all will be as it is meant to be. I'm good where I am and okay with where I have been.

October 15, 2023

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