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Monday, 05 January 2009

¿WILL HIV/AIDS FIND YOU IN 2009?


As the New Year swirls around us, I find myself pondering all the things that comes along with it; NEW RESOLUTIONS, GOOD CHEER, STARTING ANEW…HIV/AIDS. Now before you starting playing three of these belong together and the other one doesn’t, how about we think about the odd ball in this scenario? Of all the people living with HIV/AIDS in this world, how many of them will transmit the virus to somebody new in 2009? How many infected persons will begin the NEW YEAR saying HIV ends with me? On the flip side of this coin, how many uninfected persons are going to take PROPER precautions AND take the right steps in HIV/AIDS prevention? As it stands way too many of us have the HIV/AIDS conversation when a positive status is confirmed and by that time it is already too late. I know that this disease is ugly AND scary but as the old adage goes, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE and speaking of cure we all know that one does NOT exist. Despite the fact that treatment for HIV has improved, it is important for us to recognize that sex is TOO beautiful to be ruin by the threat of HIV. So why increase the statistics by NOT being responsible AND allow this killer to ROB us of our lives by spreading it? We all HAVE to make PROPER risk assessment when it comes to sex and NOT base it on some uneducated guess OR some stab in the dark. I GET THE STRUGGLE ON BOTH SIDES OF THIS DISEASE & I AM PROUD TO READ OF STORIES OR HEAR OF SOMEONE THAT HAS ASKED THE RIGHT QUESTIONS & TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES & THEIR SEXUAL PARTNERS. THOUGH IT IS VERY EASY TO JUST HAVE SEX, I THINK RAMIFICATIONS OF NOT PROTECTING OURSELVES AGAINST DISEASES SUCH HIV/AIDS HAS BEEN GOING LONG ENOUGH & IT IS TIME THAT WE SAY THAT THERE HAS BEEN REDUCTION IN THE INFECTION RATE OF HIV/AIDS & IT STARTED IN 2009.

23 comments:

  1. I won't lie, at first I didn't even want to read this post because it scared me, but that's the issue, being scared to talk about it only hinders prevention so even though I consider myself safe, I'm really glad I read this.

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  2. I love the fact that you talk about any and everything sir.

    I have been HIV negative, and I plan on taking the precautionary measures this year and the remaining years of my life. It's so important that we are more able to talk freely about this disease so that it isn't so taboo.

    I know that having hiv is not a death sentence and knowing how to take good care of yourself can lead to long prosperous life.

    Very good post sir.

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  3. You are the bomb, you make me read things that I wouldn't normally. As Kendall said, I was initially scared to read. We all have occasional "slip-ups", but I am definitely safe. Thank you for forcing us to think about the issue, and continue to be aware.

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  4. We all just need to play it safe @ all times. Good post. I personally still fill the safest way is abstinence. I feel even trying to be so called safe, we all can still be in jeopardy of catching anything. So if your going to have sex, wrap it up and STILL BE CAREFUL!!

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  5. I concur it is time for all parties men and women to take the necessary measures to prevent themselves and others from contracting the virus, and if by chance the parties involved has the virus then caution should always be applied.

    I do Community Outreach from time to time, and I have more trouble getting responses from young people about HIV and AIDS instead they would rather believe that their partners may bring an STD home, but they doubt it will be AIDS.

    Testing, disclosure and responsibility key elements in staying healthy. We all tend to get caught up in the moment, but it is our responsiblity to protect ourselves and our partners during these sexual escapdes.

    Interesting and informative post...thanks.

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  6. Im feeling you on this post...I have to admit that I havent done what I was suppose to in every situation( only with two outside my marriage)..but I am tested regularly. Its that time again, but I promise to more responsible.


    Gayte your the best....thats why you the best eva....keep doing your thing!!

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  7. Great post man. Definitely informative and worthy of discussion.

    ~Damnit!

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  8. Too many people are fearful of having needed discussions. We only get once chance at this thing called life. If you are HIV positive, take good care of yourself. If you're not, do all you can to maintain your negative status. Being a member of the LGBT community does not have to be a death sentence.

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  9. Great post, you can never stop talking about this subject.

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  10. Thats word Gayte. Down deep and real.

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  11. I implore everyone to be engage in sexually responsible behavior. We have the information,please act on it..... LOVE URSELF...... PROTECT UR HEALTH....

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  12. For those of my brothers and sisters who are positive, ensure that you make every effort to take care of yourself. Get the necessary information, join support groups and seek treatment and medicine which are available. It is not a death sentence and you can lead healthy and productive lives.

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  13. Reading this post and the comments that follow, I agree that this is a great post. And your right that this is something that really needs to be addressed.

    HIV is a hard thing to live with. It's even harder when you ARE taking the precautions to protect urself and ur sexual partners.

    As others have said its scary enough to just talk about it. But if you have so much fear from just talking about it. How are you ever going to be able to deal with someone who does have it. Because lets be real. If someone ur about to have sex with lets u know that they have the virus. are u just going to take percautions and enjoy it or does it stop all interaction all together because its such a scary thought to even have protected sex with someone who had HIV.

    Those of us that do have HIV do know its not a death sentence anymore. At least not from our physical lives. Our Social and Sexual lives on another hand are a much different story.

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  14. So yeah, we need to start talking about it and in a big way...maybe then i can get a damn man lol

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  15. KENDAL – I AM GLAD THAT YOU DECIDED TO READ THIS BLOG ENTRY, & I HOPE YOU SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF HIV PREVENTION

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  16. ACOUSTIC SOUL – I LOVE THE FACT THAT YOU APPRECIATE WHAT I AM DOING HERE ON MY BLOG…THANK YOU FOR YOUR POSITIVE MESSAGES

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  17. Q – DON’T STOP READING…(^_^)

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  18. CHET – DON’T STOP LENDING A HAND TO FIGHT AGAINST THIS DISEASE

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  19. CLNMIKE – I COULDN’T EVEN IF I TRIED…

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  20. TRU3LOGIC – AS I WROTE THIS BLOG ENTRY YOU WERE HEAVILY ON MY MIND & I COULDN’T WAIT TO READ YOUR COMMENTS…THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING SUCH BRAVE HUMAN BEING

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  21. Very well stated. HIV/AIDS is still a killer, particularly when you cannot afford the medication.
    Use protection. Know your status. Know your worth(demand that your partner acknowledge your right to be safe). Knowledge is power.

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  22. I cringe @ the thought of it but it probably will
    It definitely did find me in 2008
    But I will definitely take all the precautions to avoid infection
    Yet again all of us have been touch by HIV/AIDS
    Hopefully it won't be around for that much longer

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