
HIV Support Group
HIV (also known as human immunodeficiency virus, and formerly known as HTLV-III and lymphadenopathy-associated virus) is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system which can lead the syndrome known as AIDS. Many of the problems faced by people infected with HIV result from failure of the immune system to protect from opportunistic...
I have stayed in NYC, San Francisco, San Diego, Tucson and Australia with HIV+ friends I met over the Internet. I have also driven to MO, IA, MN and IL to get together with fellow infectees. I have met so many wonderful people since 1996, when I was first diagnosed. I would certainly be up for meeting some more.
One of the groups I used to participate in, would have annual events and hold informational meetings. Sometimes they would go on a cruise. It was a wonderful way to meet others, unfortunately that group has since disippated but there is no reason we can't follow their example.
I used to always imagine Oprah having me and my fellow infectee friends on her show so we could all meet in person. Maybe we should write Oprah? =)
Sending warm hugs your way....someday, someday!
BE WELL.