We are required by law to disclose status to sexual partners and donation centers, non disclosure can result in being arrested. Pepl hav been charged with attempted voluntary manslaughter along with non disclosure of a communicable infectious disease. I hav a degree in Criminal Justice Administration n the laws wer created bcuz careless pepl decided bcuz it was given to them without being told up front before havn sex with an infected person, so ther gon infect as many pepl as possible. Sad but its the cold hard truth!
July 18
depends on who im disclosing too. Dating hasnt really changed. Yet. But i date first, then decide if ima let them in the club.
July 17
Disclosure after an HIV diagnosis is one of the most talked-about topics in the HIV community — and for good reason. It's deeply personal, and everyone's journey looks a little different.
Many myHIVteam members describe feeling nervous but ultimately empowered after telling someone they trust. As one myHIVteam member Show Full Answer
Disclosure after an HIV diagnosis is one of the most talked-about topics in the HIV community — and for good reason. It's deeply personal, and everyone's journey looks a little different.
Many myHIVteam members describe feeling nervous but ultimately empowered after telling someone they trust. As one myHIVteam member shared, telling a potential partner was scary, but it ended up making them feel more confident about their status and how they wanted to move forward in life. Not every experience is positive, though. Stigma is real, and some people face fear or ignorance from others. One myHIVteam member shared that too many people found out through gossip — a painful reminder of why controlling your own disclosure is so important.
Here are some tips that members and experts suggest:
- Only tell people you trust — trust is the foundation of a safe disclosure
- Prepare for questions — people may ask about your treatment, medications, or prognosis
- Test the waters first — gauge someone's attitudes toward HIV before fully disclosing
- Have a self-care plan — disclosure can be emotionally draining, so plan for aftercare
- Pick a safe, comfortable setting — timing and environment matter a lot Many people find that disclosure, while scary, brings a sense of freedom — like they no longer have to hide. It can also help build a strong support system, which makes managing HIV much easier over time.
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