I am a gay man living in Baltimore. I tested positive for H.I.V. yesterday. Instead of feeling sorry for myself and being sad, I figured out a way to make this awful event a learning experience. Don't get me wrong. I'm pretty messed up about this. But I think it's important to let other gay men in Baltimore know what's going on in terms of H.I.V. infections.
I was one of those men that thought H.I.V. was essentially over...or at least I wasn't worried about it. I've had a few friends die over the years - but I never imagined I'd be one of the unlucky few. Don't ask me why. It doesn't matter, because all of that changed 24 hours ago. I'm positive - and the cold sponge of reality has dumped my entire world on it's ass.
I urge you to read my experience - follow me on my journey as I navigate the world as newly infected gay man. Hopefully it will do both of us some good.
I'm going to be as honest and upfront as possible - I'll try to include all of the details. At some point, I'll probably even reveal who I am.
I want you guys to know that HIV is still part of our community - and it's closer than you think. For me, one bad choice changed my life in ways I can't even articulate yet.
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