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How Can We Empower Individual Living With HIV To Take An Active Role In Advocacy And Destigmatization Efforts Within Their Communities?
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posted November 6, 2023
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A myHIVteam Member

Start by not hiding it. Everyone I know knows my status. They see I'm a good person and they like me. That's a start.

posted November 10, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Or....VOTE.... all those Who are opposed to funding HIV science, programs and advocacy...........OUT!!!

posted November 6, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@Happyday I can relate with this. That's why I usually tell the person that I will not treat them any different because of their lifestyle choices getting diabetes and heart disease. Once they get that warm fuzzy feeling, I say BTW I'm HIV undetectable.

posted November 27, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member I’m afraid for people that I love to turn their back on me because of my status. In reality, I know that there will be those people so I just sit quiet.

posted November 10, 2023
A myHIVteam Member

Encourage open and honest dialogue about their status, disclosure before exposure, taking control of the narrative instead of hiding it like it’s something shameful.

posted November 6, 2023 (edited)

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