I know for me, the "stigma" associated with HIV today is different than it was 30yrs ago. I can remember not being able to use utensils,(fork, spoon, knife) i was given plasticware, at… read more
I have so much stigma in my head about how hiv was. I remember in the 90s how horrible it was. I know it’s much more manageable now. Just can’t seem to work past all my old stigmas
Depends. It’s your choice
I'm in those and if I disconnect without thinking about it
En esas ando y si me desconecto sin pensarlo
Knowledge, Education,
Instead of ppl running from Hiv/Aids learn from it,
One Day They Might Find Themselves In The Same Place And Learning From It They Would've Understand Better Blessings 😇
One of the first things I was told is that an HIV / AIDs diagnosis brings with it a rollercoaster of ups and downs so make sure you buckle up. About two years into my diagnosis I can say this has definitely been the case, at least for me. How about yourself? Do any of you remember sage words of wisdom that rang true for you?
Love that,Darrin
For me the stigma will be always around because people are not educated enough, I think it should be taught in school when I was I. School they didn't have hiv they just talk about stds , but I… read more
I was dating a guy with HSV. So we both had something to disclose. He was ultimately looking to find some with HSV.
He's good for advice on dating for me.
I mean HIV/AIDS isn't as bad as most people describe it,but how will they know if we HIV positive people are afraid of spreading the information.I feel if the world gets to see it as normal(how healthy we are despite living with the virus),I think that will leave them with nothing to 'finger-point' at😌
Being HIV positive isn't a sin nor a burden,so let's paint a beautiful and bright picture together for the world to see, instead of us just meeting in the dark because we fear judgement. I feel… read more
I agree. Visibility is the enemy of stigma. I can live “out” without concerns, but unfortunately some can’t.
I alwys felt uncomfortable, because everyone would gather and i feel terrible sitting around people that speak negatively , sometimes when im in a taxi and i hear people talking about A.i.ds and H.i.v… read more