Definitely the time in which diagnosis is confirmed is the most difficult. The world collapses, the strength you thought you had suddenly runs out, everything becomes dark even on a day of glorious sunshine.
No one can be prepared to hear that you have HIV and much less, AIDS (the poorly named final stage). No consolation, you're full of unanswered questions, you blame yourself, you get angry with yourself, and decide to hide.
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