After my post about The Dallas Buyers Club last night, one of my friends came to me in a private message to share a story with me. I knew that this friend was HIV positive but the story that was told to me was not only heartbreaking but also inspiring, as well. This friend is a very strong, brave person who I am proud to call my friend. With their permission, I am going to share what was told to me. For privacy, I will not mention any name. Please note that if I get one negative remark about my friend or their story you will be deleted from my Facebook. I do not tolerate ignorance or hate! Here goes: When I was 23 years old, I was infected with HiV and lived with it, taking dangerous medications, primarily AZT, for years until after an increase in dosage led me to actually deteriorating into AIDS. Its easier for me to say it now, but for the past 4 years, Ive been battling for my life and almost died a couple of times. I had been in and out of hospitals and even had to write a will to make sure all my property goes to the right people. I did it with tears streaming down my face. Ive rebounded since my first stay in the hospital in February 2010 which lasted 2 months and then 2 more of home health care. It took me two more years on good medication to get me to the place where I am, a place that has me healthier but with side effects kicking my ass. The bottom of my feet hurt so wearing shoes is tortuous. Even without shoes, I cannot let me feet touch the floor too much as they hurt so badly. I have various painful side effects BUT my God Im alive. I watched Dallas Buyers Club soaked in tears because I remember what that time of my life was like. Ive lived with this illness for 24 years now and along the way, lost numerous friends. Its devastating, I assure you and yes, they havent come up with a cure yet. I will never feel my life is NOT in danger until they find one. Thats my story. Thank you for being an understanding person. Its hard to always have to be a strong person and there are many times Im home alone and go through it talking to myself until I regain my posture. I dont have much of a support system.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:27:35 +0000
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