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A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

For some of us an AIDS diagnosis back in the 1980s was the death sentence. It gave us the opportunity to get our finances and our lives in order and for some, stopped the nonsense that may have put us in that situation. A rude Wake Up Call.
Have you had an incident or had to face your own mortality?

May 17 (edited)
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Members opened up about their deeply personal relationships with death, sharing how an HIV diagnosis shifted their perspective on mortality... Read more

Members opened up about their deeply personal relationships with death, sharing how an HIV diagnosis shifted their perspective on mortality and living with purpose. Several members described moving from fear and panic to acceptance, guided by faith, gratitude, and a desire for quality of life over prolonged suffering, with many noting that spirituality became a grounding force. A recurring theme was that facing mortality, whether through diagnosis, surgery, or hospitalization, inspired members to live more fully, cherish meaningful relationships, and find peace in the life they had built.

A myHIVteam Member

I have always had access to health insurance that covers my 2 antivirals….until January 2025 when all demo people were “fired”. I had several bottles in back stock, well back stock ran out 10 days ago, so needless to say I’ve been kinda in a panic mode because I’ve been off all HIV antivirals, my doctor called in a refill at Kroger, I received a text from Kroger that stated “your medication is ready for pick up $2,338.10” wow!! That’s more than what I like to carry around. I called Kroger
Pharmacy and informed them to return to store close, the lady in the phone have a big sigh and said “ok” ok goodbye. Saturday I received an insurance card thru the RW act, thank you God. Monday you bet I’ll be first in line at the pharmacy at Damien center. May God bless you so much your cup runneth over, share his
Love. Amen

May 17
A myHIVteam Member

As an unmarried gay man who never had a long term relationship, my HIV diagnosis put a surprising focus back on my life in terms of life and spiritual goals. I am trying my best to make the best out of it.

May 18
A myHIVteam Member

I'm not afraid of death, but how I die.

May 17
A myHIVteam Member

I am not afraid of it…..I think having HIV has had me more focused on my spiritual side…..So willing to accept it when the time comes…..

May 17
A myHIVteam Member

Death is inexcapable, but with Jesus Christ Death is defeated, He is the way, the truth and the life. He is the Door to Eternal life.

May 17

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