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| Growing Up With HIV: My Story by RetroviralS(op): 5:16am On Jan 15 |
Living with HIV is a quiet struggle that many people do not see. This is my story. I found out I was a person living with HIV (AYPLHIV) at a young age. At first, I did not fully understand what it meant. I only knew that my life had changed in a way I could not explain to anyone else. I was told to keep it secret, and for a long time, I did. Taking my medication every day was hard, especially as a child. I hated the routine. It was tiring and confusing, but I kept going because I was told it would help me live a normal life. Coming from a close family made it even harder, because I could not talk to anyone about what I was going through. I grew up feeling different. I kept my circle small and avoided close relationships because I was always afraid of being exposed or judged. Things started to change when I joined a support group for young people living with HIV. For the first time, I met others like me. I learned that I was not alone and that my life was not over. Later on, I entered a relationship. Telling my partner about my status was the hardest thing I have ever done. I lived with fear and guilt for a long time before I finally spoke up. When I did, I was surprised by her response. She chose to learn, to understand, and to support me. That moment changed my life. Today, I am living positively. I am healthy, hopeful, and building a future I once thought was impossible. I share this because many young people living with HIV are still suffering in silence, afraid to speak or ask for help. No one should go through this alone. At Retroviral Solutions (RVS), we work to support people living with HIV by improving access to care and treatment with discretion and without judgements. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. Story shared with permission to raise awareness. If you’ve read this far, thank you. I’m open to respectful questions or discussions.
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| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by mooxander(m): 2:56pm On Jan 17 |
Life is beautiful. Discrimination is bad. Live life, my bro. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by AqualinaXYZ: 2:56pm On Jan 17 |
This guy ans HIV news Abeg babe wan visit me this evening oo and I no dey use condom on this babe No make my preeek fall abeg It’s a Prank I dey always get condom for room I took this pic now u can see the date and time
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| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by DeltaBachelor(m): 2:57pm On Jan 17 |
Chai. May God protect us all |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by miccholo1(m): 2:57pm On Jan 17 |
Your partner try really, if na me I for run o.. e no easy sha. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Flexyup: 2:57pm On Jan 17 |
God will see you through |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Bluntguy: 2:58pm On Jan 17 |
Congratulations dogged fighter. God bless you |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Bluntguy: 3:01pm On Jan 17 |
AqualinaXYZ:Bro no go learn the hard way o. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by olowo16g(m): 3:18pm On Jan 17 |
AqualinaXYZ:This is AI, add your face to confirm it’s real. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by IduNaOba: 3:18pm On Jan 17 |
Can negative people volunteer to be part of your RVS movement? RetroviralS: |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by duduade(m): 3:22pm On Jan 17 |
AqualinaXYZ:Stop using all these cheap cheap stuff E remain for you to open kiosk with these cheap ones |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by grandstar(m): 3:42pm On Jan 17 |
This is the second time this has made the front page. This article isn't new. An exact thread like this was made some time ago. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Gatkings: 3:45pm On Jan 17 |
My girl friend had it during my university days , I stood by her syd n supported her in everyway possible . It wasn't an easy Joni but I'm glad she came out well n is happily married wit 3 kids |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by bestman09(m): 3:57pm On Jan 17 |
Gatkings:Why didn't you later marry her? |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Hisroyalbadmeat(m): 4:21pm On Jan 17 |
AqualinaXYZ:grow up, stop disgracing your self in a public forum |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by ceejay80s(m): 4:34pm On Jan 17 |
Which kin horror movie be this? We know HIV AIDS exist, don't put fear in people's mind abeg, Na new year we dey |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by OgaTheTop2: 4:41pm On Jan 17 |
AqualinaXYZ:You dey use Kiss condom? That condom is not dependable, so I heard. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Houseofglam7(f): 4:54pm On Jan 17 |
Sponsored post for sure. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Tolupage(m): 5:32pm On Jan 17 |
How were you exposed or infected? Are you still with your partner? All the best bro and I wish you good health. A lot of "healthy" still live much more complicated lives than PLHIV. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by saintbillion(m): 6:24pm On Jan 17 |
OgaTheTop2:Ajeh. The last time i used that kiss. E dey do me like say e done tear. Very light and dries fast |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Lekby25: 6:42pm On Jan 17 |
Gatkings:But if you really love her, you for marry her nah |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by Passionate888: 7:01pm On Jan 17 |
Are you still with the girl you told about your status? |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by SisterAnn(f): 7:09pm On Jan 17 |
AqualinaXYZ:I counted eight packs? Sex na food? 😏 |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by LawyerLomo(m): 10:35pm On Jan 17 |
RetroviralS:Can HIV be easily contracted? Because I no longer understand myself. The level at which I'm emancipating is extremely concerning and alarming. |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by callmemakaveli: 5:03pm On Jan 18 |
AqualinaXYZ:Paddy, you dey stay for Calabar? Or you been school for Calabar? |
| Re: Growing Up With HIV: My Story by quiteboy(m): 1:29pm On Jan 19 |
HIV is not a death sentence, up your steeze, know your status today. |
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