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A myHIVteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Geneva, IL

With the Holiday season around the corner we have various days of celebration ahead.
Do you prefer any particular Holiday?
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October 26, 2025
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Members of this HIV community shared a wide range of feelings about the holiday season, from joy and tradition to grief and mixed emotions... Read more

Members of this HIV community shared a wide range of feelings about the holiday season, from joy and tradition to grief and mixed emotions after losing loved ones or facing health challenges. Several members described adapting their celebrations over time, whether by skipping big gatherings, embracing smaller moments, or finding new traditions like community dinners or holiday charity events. A recurring theme was resilience, with many expressing that while the holidays have changed, they continue to find meaning in connection, gratitude, and living life fully despite their diagnosis.

A myHIVteam Member

I do with friends and family and parties or dinners. My parents do a light but elegant dinner and decorating and I usually go to their house with P-Nut but last Christmas was her last. I have a pink tree with purple ornaments and do some lights at my apartment. Now just for me and friends who come over or the neighbors. I won't put her stocking full of dog treats and leashes etc... up this year, so don't know how I'll feel. My little family is no more. Maybe I'll find a hot santa soon. Speaking of, my charity group I chair for is doing the annual sexy santa run/bar crawl Dec. 6 , 45 half-naked santas running through town. I will post. Happy Holidays, below are memories and mom being silly.

October 26, 2025 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

Yes I celebrate the Holidays I'm still living and alive it doesn't my hiv is not gonna Control me. I'm living my life to the fullest.

October 26, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I enjoy the entire season from now thru New Years!

October 26, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I used to go all out for Christmas. Hosted the Christmas family dinner and prepared most of the meal. However, when I decided to travel full time in my fifth wheel and sold the house, I don't miss it. My immediate family is pretty bigoted and racist. Another reason I hit the road and I don't miss that either. Have a great Holiday!

October 30, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

Decorate for Fall, Halloween, love Thanksgiving, for the food and sharing with family and friends, definitely Christmas, we go all out.

October 29, 2025

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A myHIVteam Member asked a question πŸ’­
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