Living with HIV was like walking a tightrope.
A story I refuse to be ashamed of.
Dating is a difficult aspect of living with HIV that every positive person has to navigate.
@NickBulanovv
Some were accepting and willing to walk the tightrope with me, while others turned away.
But with each disclosure, I felt lighter and freer.
It was like a weight had been lifted, making room for more love and connection.
But most importantly, through the process, I grew to accept myself.
Living with HIV has also taught me the importance of community.
Some people have been like anchors, keeping me steady and grounded amid the stigma.
Others have been like balloons, lifting me up and reminding me of the beauty in life.
And some have been like mirrors, reflecting back the strength and resilience I didnt know I had.
Facing the stigma is both terrifying and exhilarating, terrifying because there is still so much misinformation out there.
Exhilarating because I feel purposeful in letting other positive people know they are not alone.
