tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post7456259294041546980..comments2024-03-14T03:54:30.427+00:00Comments on KAOS: The Guest SpotKAOShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052487697044714767noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-17624345241491115292013-05-16T13:41:52.382+01:002013-05-16T13:41:52.382+01:00You know what; I really love the maturity and dece...You know what; I really love the maturity and decent cohorts that are presented by Justin. In reading this correspondence, I could only imagine the pain which seems to be so vividly discerned. What I know for sure you have been granted with a great support system. I truly believe having a support system in most situations as such could lightened the load of our fellow brothers and sisters in giving them hope to carry on, rather we giving up on them, as we all fall by the waist side. Philosophical of your strength, courage, and manner, I applaud you and look forward to talking with you. Take care. ScarletAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-43315751364379130032012-06-13T06:21:11.807+01:002012-06-13T06:21:11.807+01:00Thanks for writing your story. You express it in s...Thanks for writing your story. You express it in such a personal way that a reader can really feel the emotional ups and downs that you've been through. I'm glad you sound like you've reached a place where you're looking forward to making the most you can of life.<br /><br />I was diagnosed HIV+ a year ago and went through many of the feelings you mention. I started the medicine 8 months after the diagnosis and have been lucky to have had no noticeable side effects.<br /><br />I think it's important to mention, especially for others who find they're positive, that a lot of the fears and reactions we experience when we first get 'the news' aren't what we initially think. You say that HIV is a "disease", but with today's medications, for most people it can stay an infection (even if it is a chronic one and you can't stop taken the meds!) and can be kept under control for the rest of your life. And while people die from it, many people live with it for many decades. With the improvements in HIV science, more and more people will be able to live longer and longer with it. And those medicines are expensive, so it's great you're doing things to help support others in need.<br />Live long and strong!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-14627028347747172112012-05-26T00:40:57.979+01:002012-05-26T00:40:57.979+01:00thank you for sharing your story. i really apprec...thank you for sharing your story. i really appreciate it! i've never actually read an account by anyone living with HIV. completely opened my eyes. i'm a fellow queer man and this issue is something we have to talk about. muchas gracias from Sacramento, California, USA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-63192613743214360312012-05-19T19:58:57.801+01:002012-05-19T19:58:57.801+01:00Thank you for the kind comments. And believe me I&...Thank you for the kind comments. And believe me I'm NEVER letting a man lay his hands on me in the wrong way again!<br /><br />I'll look out for you all on a BA flight one day.<br /><br />And don't forget I'll be hounding you all soon to sponsor me for my skydive!!Raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-90115203641994999982012-05-18T13:53:10.015+01:002012-05-18T13:53:10.015+01:00Stay strong, young brother! I have friends who hav...Stay strong, young brother! I have friends who have been poz for 10-15 years and they're living full lives - you can too! And what a blessing to have a supportive family! Thanks for sharing your story and know that you are never alone!<br /><br />P.S. And don't ever ever ever stay with anyone who puts his hands on you in a less than loving manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-25374073671879644402012-05-18T01:51:00.890+01:002012-05-18T01:51:00.890+01:00Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and trying st...Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and trying story. I have had hiv and now AIDS since 1988 and I am thankful that there are brothers like you to share your story that may help others.I only wish there was an online support group of men from around the world where everyone could hear your story of struggle and triumph.<br /><br />Stay well brother, stay well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-21099119666413548552012-05-16T01:01:48.616+01:002012-05-16T01:01:48.616+01:00Thank you for writing and sharing your story.
Sta...Thank you for writing and sharing your story.<br /><br />Stay strong and keep taking the meds. It does make a difference! <br /><br />One of my boyfriend's ex has been HIV positive for .... some 20 years (I'm old, and he's even older, LOL). Better living thru modern chemistry, he always says. Take the pills faithfully.<br /><br />And maybe I'll see you on board BA someday. If you see a cute Asian with a big black boyfriend sitting in WT Plus, do say "hi". :)Cup-o-Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323400859042687239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449924098619522733.post-83964288948874953762012-05-15T23:25:22.250+01:002012-05-15T23:25:22.250+01:00A tough story to hear (& the more so to share)...A tough story to hear (& the more so to share): I'm glad Ray seems in a decent place right now. So many people seem to think HIV is somehow a non-problem (amplified by the endless 'daring' bareback porn)& this is a timely reminder of how serious it is.Johnny Tnoreply@blogger.com