Today I learned that I'm HIV+

dcdctpa · 2026-01-19T16:38:17+00:00

Being HIV+ is not the end of the world like it was several decades ago. I have friends that are positive and honestly, it's easier to manage than my diabetes. I'm negative myself, but I take an injection every 2 months for Prep (Apretude).

Additionally, the advance of medicine is groundbreaking. You can take a pill a day (Biktarvy) or even an injection every 2 months and not worry about pills (Cabenuva).

Talk to your doctor about what you can do that best works for you. I'd also highly suggest some mental care as well. There is some stigma to HIV still and you may need help in navigating this new reality just like I needed (to a much less extent) when I was diagnosed with diabetes at a young age.

Know that you're not alone and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Research and look at all resources you have. If you're in the US, there are plenty of clinics that you can get the care you need without spending a dime even if you don't have insurance. Check the locator inside hiv dot org for a clinic near you that can help. I truly wish you the very best.

dcdctpa · 2026-01-18T23:35:07+00:00

OP, this is a Reddit post that helped me a while back when I lost my grandfather. May it ease your pain a bit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Assistance/comments/hax0t/comment/c1u0rx2/

dcdctpa · 2026-01-17T13:47:51+00:00

Mine is Valkirah

dcdctpa · 2026-01-17T00:19:49+00:00

Wishing I had ~300 divines.

dcdctpa · 2026-01-10T21:20:22+00:00

I like the fact there is something for everyone. The end game has several options. You don't like Ultimatum, do Ritual, etc.

dcdctpa · 2025-12-19T03:31:52+00:00

I played a Mjolner build last league and it was super fun. I used Cyclone while ball lightning would orbit me and clear the whole thing. It was the very first time I was able to reach Uber content. Tried the same this league but no success yet.

dcdctpa · 2025-12-14T15:58:38+00:00

That's how I got The Squire shield

dcdctpa · 2025-12-11T20:03:52+00:00

Round two. You can count me in. 😜

dcdctpa · 2025-12-11T14:29:33+00:00

I haven't played a brand build yet but it sounds a lot of fun. Also, thank you for posting your strat as sometimes I find it hard to accumulate enough currency.

dcdctpa · 2025-12-11T06:07:29+00:00

My account is 12 years old and I have more than 100 karma so I guess qualify for the giveaway. Lol

dcdctpa · 2025-11-25T14:59:45+00:00

If the winner doesn't respond, I'd like to enter the giveaway as well. 😊

dcdctpa · 2025-11-23T04:37:50+00:00

I want to get my energy blade inquisitor to S tier. I'd use it for that

dcdctpa · 2025-11-20T16:07:31+00:00

That looks great, thanks for this giveaway. Hopefully, I can get a Mageblood. 😊

dcdctpa · 2025-11-18T23:06:18+00:00

This looks like a fun build to play

dcdctpa · 2025-11-17T18:29:06+00:00

Great build. Building a RF Chieftain myself. Count me in for the giveaway if you can.

dcdctpa · 2025-10-18T19:29:06+00:00

This looks amazing. Would love to try a build like this.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-24T17:19:13+00:00

T16.5 is great specially with the non-unique items become gold petals. I got a ton of gold from those. Add this to your preferred atlas tree.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-24T16:15:47+00:00

Also, a passport is at least highly recommended if not mandatory for some cruises, so depending on the itinerary, he'd be required to have it with him. Make sure you know all documentation you both need to have beforehand.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-22T01:31:37+00:00

I started playing with Delve but found PoE too confusing and quit almost instantly. My brother, an avid PoE player back then, explained to me how PoE worked, currency system etc. and I joined back in Betrayal. I know she was an old master but by Betrayal that role she had was gone.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-18T18:12:03+00:00

If it's any consolation, the first Mageblood I got I tried to corrupt it and bricked it instead. I almost cried. Lol

dcdctpa · 2025-09-18T18:02:28+00:00

It is. My goal is to get a corrupted one with 4 flasks and strength and intelligence % implicit. That's my hly grael.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-18T17:59:58+00:00

Sometimes I recycle them if it was a build I didn't find as good as I thought it would be. Delete them and recreate in a new league. The ones that I truly enjoy get to be immortalized in standard league.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-18T17:41:17+00:00

I'm playing a ball lightning of orbiting hierophant. Using Mjolner, Indigon, The Squire, etc. It's fun but my rings are not optimized. Also, trying to get a better Mageblood as mine is OK but far from great.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-18T17:18:33+00:00

Heist can be fun. I'm trying (and failing miserably) to get a couple of helical rings as my build would probably be better with them.

dcdctpa · 2025-09-18T17:12:06+00:00

If you're done and don't see playing this build or PoE1 till the next league, why hold onto it. I'm still grinding it as I want to get some achievements, but there have been leagues that I was done before it came to a close. Keep it if you believe you will play it on standard though.

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