To be clear, I was diagnosed as HIV positive at birth.
Many people didnt even know it was possible to be born with HIV.
HIV can impact ones life in many ways.
Hopefully, this article will help explain what I mean by that.
Why is it that when one is diagnosed HIV positive, no one can know?
But with HIV, its a secret.
I think this is because of a couple of reasons.
That being the case, it is tough for someone to date and find love.
I am married with two children that dont have HIV.
This is very possible.
I informed her that I wanted to talk with her about something important.
My biological mother, who I contracted the virus from, passed away when I was two years old.
My wife knew she had passed away, but did not know the exact reason.
Individuals reading this may think you were born with it; what about those that were not?
If others and I can do it, so can you.
You may be rejected, or maybe not.
The key is ensuring you might trust the person you are telling so they dont blast your information everywhere.
The other, I think, is telling them at the right time.
I told my wife around two months of just getting to know her.
Sometimes, people are in a relationship for two years and then inform their partner of their status.
They have been intimate, possibly unprotected, and maybe have lived together.
You may understand what it means to be undetectable, but they may not have that reality yet.
I am not saying we should tell people the first time we have dinner together.
I think timing is crucial but keeping it off could cause more challenges in the future.
Of course, every person is different, and timing is critical.
But dont put in your mind that you will never find someone.
I was a child and had already asked God for a family.
The greatest thing we can do before seeking love from others is to double-check we love and accept ourselves.
When I talk like this, some people get the perception that I am happy I have HIV.
Who would be happy with a disease that they may potentially have for the rest of their lives?
Reference: CDC (2024, April 12).
Retrieved July 31, 2024, fromCDC Link
