I'm broke. still broke at 49. I found out in June. I cheated, this is my karma. HEx told the kids. he told anyone that would listen. I work 2 jobs and my family helps with my bills.
I really want to drop off the face of the Earth. I belong On Jerry Springer, with the trash. I'm do Embarrassed, Devastated.
Forgive yourself... We have all been through that guilt. It's hard enough living this life with HIV. We don't need to beat ourselves up for it. Give it time you will learn to forgive yourself ๐๐๐๐๐๐
I do speak with someone, weekly. how ,how, how am i here? I'm not a drug user, I'm a straight, boring lady and was married for 25 yrs. how did i allow this? how did i get here?
Sounds like it's time to talk to a professional. We are here if you need us ๐โค๏ธ๐
I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through such a tough time. Here are some steps you can take to manage your situation:
- Seek Professional Help: Engaging with mental health professionals who specialize in working with individuals with chronic health conditions, including HIV, can be immensely beneficial. They can Show Full Answer
@A myHIVteam Member Firstly, it's important to stop beating up on yourself. Dwelling on how you became infected won't change the situation. It's essential to move forward from this point.
Remember, infection can happen to anyone, regardless of their lifestyle. The means of infection are numerous and now irrelevant. What's crucial is self-forgiveness and love, forgiving any suspected source of infection, accepting your condition, focusing on what's importantโyour well-being, obtaining the necessary medical care, following your HIV specialist's advice, working with a case manager to access resources, adhering to your medication regimen, and staying connected with the MyHivTeam community. You are not alone; your experience is shared by many who have emerged victorious. You're now part of our family. Take care and Aloha, dear friend.