I was diagnosed back in 1988. I don't work and have other issues too, but if you want to know more about me respond to the thread so we can get to know each other.

I'm an hiv positive single mom, just taking life one day at a time, haven't really posted much, I wouldn't call it shy, just, don't even know where to begin.

Well you could begin at the beginning, how long you've had the virus, how are you dealing with it etc. I am so glad you came on here!

Well I am getting tired and have to go lay down, the car battery died and I couldn't make the chiropractor and this sitting here isn't helping me tonight, but I will see you all tomorrow. Hope I can get out to vote! Get this darned country in good order again.
Goodnight and thanks for your voices.

I have a dr. appt wednesday, diagnosed last week. I honestly have no clue what is gonna happen.

OMG you're really new. You must feel numb, no wonder you're so quiet. Well here you're not alone, I am going to give you a big welcome hug and the doc will take blood and I suggest you write down all the questions you want answered for him so you don't forget. I always do that too. And no matter what you are not alone.

Just have this overwhelming feeling that I'll spend the rest of my life alone, my family already disowned me when I had my daughter last year, and I don't really have anyone here for me. And, now, it just feels like it will always just be my daughter and I, who would want me? I don't know. I also have this overwhelming feeling that I don't want aids to be what kills me. I cant believe I am even admitting any of this, I must sound like a fool. I wonder what I "should" be feeling, over all, I just feel like I failed my child, and that I'll always be alone.

I just found out today that my Mom has the HIV virus. I am not sure how I am handling it yet.

I was diagnosed in 2004 and have felt hurt and alone not due to the direct effect of the disease but due to the fact my brother tried to use it against me and as a badge saying stuff liek I'm caring for a dying man. I'm not dying I'm more alive than they could ever hope to be. You s can suffer a lot at the hands of the ones you think love you but just set out to stay healthy and talk with others who have this as well and you will find the hope and love that we all crave.

Well check out my profile I've had it 19 years 'people can live a long time with it these days. There's someone on yahoo going on 25 years and still working! But I do understand feeling alone, and unwanted, and stigmatized for having it, even by one' s own family. People are uneducated. They also tend to get mad at us for having it, like we did something wrong and now have it. We do that to ourselves too. Drew taz and sleeping, keep posting here, just how you feel. There are many of us who understand.
My car just got jumped and I have to go shower and do everything I was supposed to do yesterday. I will be on later this evening. I am here for you guys and thanks for chatting. Keep chatting it's good for you. Taz how long does your mom have it and how old are you? When I get back I'll check everyones profile so I know you better. Hugs to you Alexandria

Well I am fatigued, but I got stuff done today and that's a milestone for me. I also have depression, which is slowly getting better. I am going out again! to Vote and to have spaghetti dinner at the firehouse Makes life easier for me. I'll bring home two meals for tomorrow too. Hubby gets home again late tonight.
Got a back adjustment, the sacrum is still a bit twisted but it's getting there, going to lay down. Hiow's everybody doing?
Did you get to check out the last chat site that someone put up on another thread, it looks good so far, but I'll have time to go there and check it out more thoroughly tomorrow. Hugs Alexandria

Okay, here I am talking to myself again, but determined to keep this thread going. I voted, had my spaghetti dinner. The cold set in and so did my pains but I also got the adjustment today. I do have to rest. i am excited about the new link for chats it looks real good, but I'll probably have to wait for hubby to go back to work on Friday, so I can take the time to go. I have the sniffles, years ago I'd get so concerned about it and think it was going to become pneumonia. I haven't had a cold in well over a year maybe two so I am due. Not going to worry though, my t cells are good and so is my viral load. Love to all of you who listen Alexandria

This is the one that looks good
13km.com from the other thread I got there directly.

Yup there was peeps there when I logged in. So... I may check it out on another day, have to get ready for work now.

I see the site is maintained by DaveyBoy, who is someone I remember from back in the day when I used to chat on heterochat. Glad to see he is still so active and doing good.

Chat at you later peeps!

BE WELL.

Thanks for your input mschf. Can't wait to hear about it. I don't have the time today hubby is home and I am under the weather. It looks like snow for tomorrow. Brr.