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@A myHIVteam Member Thats an issue no doubt. There are some very toxic people in this world. But if you move around a bit. You will also find very toxic people with HIV. There are people out here who are disclosing their HIV status 6 and 12 months into sexual relationships. If at all. And then wonder why they are being made famous. U=U is hard for hookups. It's not hard for relationships. We always have to use discretion. I wouldn't be disclosing to someone that hasn't kept secrets in the past. That's something that takes time to figure out. So you have to move slower and develop trust first. All the men I've disclosed to showed real empathy.
Yeah but it comes with a stigma a worry that the person who rejected you will tell someone else you might know. Especially if you’re selective on who you tell. It’s not easy being known in your town as the person with HIV.
Rejection after disclosing your HIV status can sting deeply, and it's completely valid to feel hurt. It's important to remember that someone else's fear or lack of understanding says more about them than it does about you.
Here are some ways to cope and move forward:
- Lean on your support network — friends, loved ones Show Full Answer
I don't look at it as a special rejection. It's no different than being rejected for being short old or gray haired.
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