99.5% of the time I am alright. Maybe even forgetting my so called “situation”. 0.1% I meet everyday when I take my medication. The 0.4% happens in rare occasions like last week. I woke up with a...
Submitted on : Jul 9, 2010
I am a 56 year old woman. I've raised two daughters mostly on my own. I teach Art at a local high school. My status is a secret as I'm certain the school district would find a way to release me from...
Submitted on : Jul 1, 2010
I acquired HIV in 1985 from my fiancé who use to shoot dope as a teen in New York. What a gift he gave me. I spent the next few years in a drunken, coked out haze of parties and hangovers. I made a...
Submitted on : Jun 28, 2010
Sometimes, I feel like I’m living a lie. I live my “picture-perfect” life with my house in the suburbs, husband, child and career. Meanwhile, I’m fighting an inner battle, an even bigger battle than...
Submitted on : Jun 21, 2010
Things are busy lately around my house. We are getting ready to move in 2 weeks. I feel this is the best move for our family. You are all in my thoughts. I am getting ready to participate in some of...
Submitted on : Jun 17, 2010
I am chronically and totally exhausted most of the time. I haven't had much to say lately, but you are all in my thoughts! I am just so tired. Depression is part of it. When I was younger, I had...
Submitted on : Jun 2, 2010
Well I though long and hard about what you ladies had to say and I agreed. When my husband and I die, I want to leave my son with a sibling to love and help comfort. So my husband and I decided to...
Submitted on : May 24, 2010
I really never was afraid of dying. I was afraid of leaving my children orphans. I have different fears today. I worry that my children learn from my mistakes. I hope that they will live their lives...
Submitted on : May 20, 2010
Some days I feel at peace, some days I feel the anger, the fear and the sadness when I think about my condition. But I know that what’s important is to live in the moment. To face reality head on. My...
Submitted on : May 17, 2010
As many of you know, I was diagnosed when I was pregnant, which was about 3 years ago. I took medication from my second trimester through delivery and then stopped due to doctor’s advice. I went to...
Submitted on : Apr 26, 2010
Red40something commented on Doctor's Visit