Stories

I was diagnosed back in the old days when there was no hope and I expected to die!!! AZT was even killing people of color! At my worst I weighed...

Content Note: This article describes suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. My experience with HIV has been truly very...

After surviving the 70s and 80s in NYC and repeatedly testing neg, I kind of thought I was immune. I got really sick but my doctor didn't respond to my...

My wedding was in two weeks. On a friend's yacht 3 miles off the coast of key west to my beloved Geoffrey. I would travel early in the morning nearly...

I am writing this hoping to hear from someone that has or is experiencing what I am.... I met my husband in 2006. He is five years older than me...

I am an uncircumcised 27-year-old. I paid for sex with a Brazilian escort in Boston on February 17 through an eros website, and she was highly well-reviewed on the exotic...

I am a woman from Germany. I was diagnosed with HIV in 1992 in Berlin. I met my husband in 1998 and moved to Amsterdam to be with him. Our...

Dear Reader, Five years ago I met someone on the streets of Paris who changed my life completely. Quick but deep in love I moved from Amsterdam to be with...

I am so anxious and scared I don't know who to ask help for. I am a seaman and my last HIV test was at Feb 2022, which is negative...

I don't have insurance and I didn't know where to turn. I tried quite a few organizations, they said my income was too high to qualify. I got lucky a...

My name is Jonathan I'm 53 years old I was diagnosed with HIV in 1998. I was incarcerated when I found out. I was upset, I thought that no one...

Hi. My name is Jane,25 years. I engaged in condomless sex with a guy on 23 Oct. (We were drunk but he assured me he is safe) To be on...

I am a long-time HIV survivor diagnosed in 1997. I fell ill in 2006 with CD4 3, people said it was a miracle that I survived. Mind you, this happened...

I was diagnosed in 2005 just two months before my 21st birthday. I achieved undetectable status 3 months after and have been since. However, the night sweats never went away...

I was diagnosed in Canada after being raped. I had to resign from my job, which crushed me, but I am alive and well in Belfast now, so no complaints...

People: I want to say this. I am an HIV+ man and 63 years old, I surely would have never thought of being this age at the time when I...

Interested in sharing your thoughts about living with HIV? Came out in my early 20's in San Luis Obispo, California. Very difficult. Mom passed, dropped out of Cal Poly, and...

my story began 32 years ago on September 3rd. I thought it was the end of my but it wasn't because I am still here, a recovering drug addict and...

My name is Carl: I was diagnosed with HIV March 28th,1990. I'm 63 years old. I'm undectable. Would love to meet people from all over and in Florida where I...

Had been exposed since 2000 I am 65, healthy, c4 good, vital loads good, not detectable. Please be aware that patience will actually get you to feel much stronger. Help...