Do you know someone living with HIV or AIDS? Discussing this topic is either rare or mute in most communities. Because of the negative stigma attached to those who have been diagnosed with this chronic illness, some are afraid to admit their status. Although some people are willing to openly discuss their diagnosis, others have built an altar of “non-disclosure” because of either pride or fear.Since its inception, HIV/AIDS has been depicted in a dreadful light. Some of the fairy-tale myths associated with HIV/AIDS is: there is a certain “look” to the disease; this is an automatic death sentence, or this is a “gay man’s” disease. None of the above is true.
If you are unsure of your status, I would encourage you to go and get tested. Go to the local health clinic and ask for a confidential test.
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