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At ease I think I'd have more friends too but I'm getting alot of no' s but that's ok 👌 I fully understand

May 6, 2024 (edited)
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Members responded to the question of whether they would live on an island exclusively for people with HIV, with most saying no and drawing... Read more

Members responded to the question of whether they would live on an island exclusively for people with HIV, with most saying no and drawing comparisons to historical isolation like Cuba's sanatoriums, leper colonies, and even concentration camps. Many members expressed that they did not want to be defined or separated by their status, while others acknowledged the appeal of being around people who truly understand the experience. A recurring theme was the desire for community without forced isolation, with several members sharing positive memories of HIV retreats and camps as a meaningful middle ground.

A myHIVteam Member

I like this website but I want to meet other average people like me...

May 6, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I used to volunteer at a camp for people living with HIV it was called camp Benedict and it was for people living with HIV and their families. It was truly a beautiful experience I got t lead the men's group and I had some powerful experiences with people. Unfortunately last year was the last time. I wish I had the means to take it over it was really at a great camp here in Minnesota called camp Knutson.

May 8, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

"Lord of The Flies" - William Golding, 1954. @A myHIVteam Member 🤠

May 6, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Mike & I attended a Presbyterian church in Tucson that was pretty progressive. Mike & I were the token gay couple, but we never felt unwanted. We did some overnight slots there for homeless men during Deep Freeze nights.

Anyway, someone had donated a cabin in the mountains just north of the city. You could use the cabin for like $35 a weekend. Ridiculously low, but no one was using it much. We fell in love with it, always leaving it in better shape than we found it. Some of my best memories with Mike.

I agree that a mountain retreat would be wonderful @A myHIVteam Member & @A myHIVteam Member.

May 18, 2024 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

No

May 6, 2024

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