HIV and relationships

I have been living with HIV for more than 12 years. Still to this day it baffles me when people try to use this as a reason to insult me. I must admit often times, more than not, I forget about it.

I realized as I saw my computer screen with my grandkids, I never saw any kid grow up. Not my child, not my family's children.

To live with HIV is to live differently. Although many believe that one can lead a "normal" life being in treatment.

I thought I knew what is important in my life; my health and my kids, the rest just comes after but life had a surprise in store for me. A broken heart. My blood count is way up, but my heart is...