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...
Today I was just checking my email and I noticed that there are alot of new people on this site. I am happy that they found the site for support. I have had this virus for 14 years and I just want them to know that they are not alone. When I was first diagnosed many years ago the ignorance was extreme. Thank god it isn't as bad, but it is still bad enough. I say this because, even if you don't see each other face to face your not alone. I think that this is the biggest part of dealing with the illiness. It is important just having someone to talk to about your fears and hopes. You need to know that even though you have the virus your life isn't over. All of us are here to listen if you need to talk, vent or even cry. It's o.k. to be scared, angry, afraid and not know what to do- they are a part of coming to terms with this. Just know that your not alone.
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
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Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...
Feel free to drop a hug or a message.
I knew I had it in feb of this year but wasn't officially diagnosed until march.
It does help to talk with people who can relate and won't condemn you. I do know that years ago people scorned us... and it still happens. Thankfully not here and other great sites like this.