Author: tearj3rker

Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:15 pm

Hey Cryon. You’re a battler. If you can stay off the gear for 2 years with no Sub using your will power, you can push through this challenge.

I know how it feels to get nasty blood test results. My HepC just relapsed after 6 months of tx. I know how hard it can be at first to accept how things have changed. Worries about stigma and people distancing themselves. Thankfully these days the HIV fear mongering has calmed somewhat, at least in my part of the world. It’s nothing like it was in the 80’s and 90’s when every 2nd news story was filled with disinformation about it.

And there are heaps more support groups and ways people can link up and speak out, even over the internet… so you have people if you ever feel isolated.

I’m sure you’ve been clued in about how HIV meds have improved. My ex-sponsor was 60+ years old and was HIV+ since the early 80’s, and he was a great sponsor who helped many people. Though we did have an argument about medications once, but that’s another story.

Anyway, stick around, and good luck. You’ll know when to open up and when to keep it dark. I think a lot will come down to hanging around supportive people.