Have you experienced the death of a partner?
Robert, an H-I-V.net Health Leader, recently shared "I'm HIV Positive and Preparing to Outlive My Partner, Again", a personal account of what it is like to age alongside a partner while continuing to love and support them through the end of their life.
Read Robert's story here: https://h-i-v.net/living/end-of-life-care-for-partner
We want to hear from you. Have you experienced the death of a partner before?
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The H-I-V.net Team
Yes
Hi
. I recall you writing about losing your wife. Robert, mentioned about, wrote about dealing with the loss (https://h-i-v.net/living/support-after-loss-and-illness), but also about finding ways to stop isolating while aging with HIV (https://h-i-v.net/living/isolation-of-aging). We know everyone has to deal with loss in their own way, but know that there are people here who understand. Best, Richard (Team Member)
Yes, my wife passed away from cancer 2 years ago. She had HIV for over 35 years. I was diagnosed 16 years ago and now undetectable. I'm actually looking for a mate. Can you help?
Hello,
, I'm sorry about the loss of your wife two years ago. I know you have mentioned several times about hoping to find a new partner. We are not a dating site so, unfortunately, this isn't the place to find that partner. But I do hope that you can feel supported and connected in the community here. Wishing you a gentle day. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member) Sorry for your lost of your loving wife. Take you time and keep a journal and write your thoughts and emoitions down this will help you. Keep and stay involve with your friends that you already have and talk with your family as much as you want too also stay stress free much as possible.
Not while they were my partner. One, the man who deliberately infected me and lied about it, been dead since 1989. I'm still here!
Hi
. I recall your story and also that you have been involved in support groups and in your community. It is great how you have turned your experiences to helping others. Wishing you the best. Richard (Team Member)
Yes I did on June 1, 2006
Hi
. So sorry to hear of your loss. I saw the kind and insightful words you shared above and it is clear that it comes from experience. Hoping items such as you suggested have helped you process and stay connected. Please know you can always feel free to share here (as much or as little as you are comfortable doing). Wishing you the best. Richard (Team Member)
