Nae'Lyn

Post created 4 years 11 months ago by Lynnea

When I was born April of 1985, there was no test, no way of treating it and very little information about what it was. All they knew was that HIV was a murderer.

And not even a silent one.

It tore down front doors, marched into America's living rooms and began to snatch its unsuspecting victims from the arms of their loved ones.

I can remember the taste of the tears that I swallowed at countless funerals as caskets shut on kids that I called my friends.

When I found out that HIV chose me I was 7 years old. The stigma associated with it led me to always give the short version of how I found myself here.

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Wow she is so pretty and she,

Submitted by boseolotu • 4 years ago

Wow she is so pretty and she, I am inspired by your sharing and I know lot of young adolescent girls all around the globe will be too.thanks for sharing also Welcome to this great family.
I just like some people still ask me anytime I get to disclose my HIV status, this same question ❓ how did you get infected with HIV.like you said it is not important how I get the AIDS virus that matters but how Well I am living with it. Positive and Positively Well

Praises to you

Submitted by Taryn1515 • 4 years ago

I just read your story. It was amazing. You've come from a long journey. I can only imagine all the stigma you have endured. Considering today there is still so much! We all need to stay strong and live and thrive!