Intro - Angel

My name is Angel Stetson. I am living in Sarasota, Fl. with my boyfriend of over four years. I am living with HIV and he is not. I joined The Well Project last year to learn more about how I could help other women and girls to avoid the stigma and terror I experienced from the world around me. My biggest hurts unfortunately came from family. They did not understand and I did not want to talk about being diagnosed positive for HIV. Today I realize the importance of language; as some terms can just turn me into a blubbering mess.

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Comments

Hi Angel, I m Angel from

Submitted by AngelMoon on July 12, 2016 - 6:23am

Hi Angel, I m Angel from Greece. I agree with every word of urs!!! It should be a stigma, we dont change as persons.  Happy for you, sharing your life with a person who is not positive to virus. Wishing you the best in ur life.

Sharing my life....

Submitted by Angel S. on July 13, 2016 - 8:32am

Thank you Angel from Greece. I have never been in a relationship with a positive man. I guess I didnt think how truly lucky I am to be loved completly and accepted until I realized He loved  me and HIV is a part of who I am . HIV is not who I am its just a small part of me.  Being in a serodiscordinant relationship not worrying about what he thinks, having chats on topics that may concern us. We are learning together about rising above stigma.

Love you

Submitted by Pageanmoon on July 12, 2016 - 5:51pm

Love you sis!

amazing woman

Submitted by Angel S. on July 13, 2016 - 8:27am

I love you too Thank you so very much!! Each new experience is molding for my future.

Good Morning

Submitted by Angel S. on July 13, 2016 - 8:25am

Thank you for the kind words. Yesterday being a very weird day...I spoke with a person I never thought I would say I am HIV positive too. The best part she understood me. She accepted me. I am stoked to be a part of such a great cause. I live each day as if I have a purpose. I am truly blessed to be able to express myself, my views, and to help others to understand while helping myself. This new journey is just the beginning of what I know will be an awesome chapter on learning, loving, and being a survivor. Stay beautiful woman and Thank you for your comments. I will posting a new blog soon so we can talk, love and support each other.