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For me no. I try to not be defined by my health, race, political, religious, sexuality, education status
I try to find connections with people who have external similarities. Hobbies, activism, philosophical minds, cooking enthusiasts and things of that nature attract me to others. Not how many pills did I take today, and gee I have several doctors appointments coming up.
Sit me in front of the TV with a kung fu movie marathon on and I'm high lol. Drop me off at the Goodwill auction and… read more
No. No one knows I have HIV unless I tell them. And even so, what are they going to do about it? Other than talk about me. And these days its more than likely a pot calling a kettle black. It's not like me to act like someone is better than me just because I have a disease. I've been blessed over the years. I have had great men in my life. Gay and straight. So although I know stigma from books and I remember the 80's and 90 like it was yesterday. It wasn't my experience. I got over the gay stigma thing years ago. And HIV stigma went hand in hand with that. It's to hard to be a house husband, an employee and an HIV patient. Sometimes all in the same day. And be imprisoned by HIV.
Me too, everyday is a blessing ❤️
I am happy with myself doing the things I like to do is a blessing I enjoy every day that the lord wakes me up
What a refreshing and genuinely inspiring perspective! Refusing to let HIV — or any label — define who you are is not just emotionally healthy, it can actually support better overall wellbeing while living with HIV.
Finding joy in kung fu marathons and Goodwill auction treasure hunts? That's self-care in its purest, most Show Full Answer
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