Caring & Sharing

I am an African American female wanting to share with someone my story. I am hoping to help someone in a time of despair or to help someone make a better choice. I am HIV positive, and it has been 10 years of fighting.

To all I wish to share that it could happen to you. You should not judge someone else because it could happen to you. The world needs to learn to educate itself and use precaution. I don't understand why we as a people are not learning. Love yourself and believe that you have that right. If you had the knowledge that I have now, you would be more open. Do not be judgmental. Respect yourself. Take a stand.

It is not easy to live with HIV and its physical and mental struggle. Living is an everyday battle. The stigma makes it harder. It has made me a stronger person. It made me a better person. I am blessed that I know, so I can see and fight it.

Please get tested. Then you can make wise decisions for yourself. That is your right. There is hope if you stop the cycle you are on and get tested. Why not love yourself? Take charge of your life. Be your own woman or man. Don't let fear stop you. There is help out there. Seek help to save your life. You can live a positive life.

Getting tested is taking control, whether you test positive or negative. Fight the battle. Stop the spread. It only takes a few seconds to do your part. Can you spare a few seconds to stop this disease?

No one asks for HIV, but it is real. I did not ask for HIV. I was young and made bad choices. I was living like the streets and the boys were most important. I pray. I am wise now because I have no choice. I have to be cautious because I would never put this on anyone. I hope I can help at least one person claim their choices.

You are a child of God. Be a cure. Get help. Get knowledge. Start the fight. Win the battle. We can win the war to stop the spread of HIV. Love yourself. Please.

Love Life,

Someone Who Cares