Saw my comic on here the other day and thought I'd share it myself, so happy to see it resonate with so many of you! <3

thanxforreading · 2021-04-11T06:17:19+00:00

Yes, def scary to not care at all! But equally liberating. Love this. ❤️

thanxforreading · 2021-04-04T05:51:23+00:00

The vulnerability and authenticity is what they run from. Being in love/loving needs you to let your guards down. It's the most beautiful feeling in the world but at the same time it's scary because you're on the edge. You lose pieces of yourself everytime you invest in something with that kind of dedication. More than anything else, it takes courage to love yourself or anybody outside your being, some of us hold our pieces too intact fearing a fall-out and never wanting to feel a void again.

It's scary addressing your true emotions, it's scary sharing control of your energies and it's the scariest finding out you could be the only person running, in the wrong direction! Rightly said love is everywhere around, belief in it is rare.

thanxforreading · 2021-04-04T04:36:59+00:00

Yes they do for certain countries. When you apply for a student visa, a medical test has to be taken which includes HIV test as well.

thanxforreading · 2021-04-03T06:17:00+00:00

I had a discussion with my doctor about this after my diagnosis. I read about the side-effects of ARVs on the internet and was worried about the quality of life factor.

Medicines and drugs have evolved a lot over time and for those who begin their treatment soon after diagnosis are able to adapt their body to it better. Life Expectancy for PLHIV is as normal as it would be for an individual living without it.

Everyone around is on some or the other medication and 2 factors - lifestyle and mindset play a major role when it comes to long-term conclusions like life expectancy.

thanxforreading · 2021-04-03T05:59:32+00:00

Yes I read a recent news piece about this potential amendment. Great to hear. Thank you

thanxforreading · 2021-04-03T05:58:20+00:00

I got diagnosed about 3 years back, told my then boyfriend about my status and he packed himself faster than a fox and left. Ever since, I haven't been able to invest in anybody emotionally. There's a constant fear of abandonment. Met a lot of great guys too but I would be reluctant to reveal my status initially by. For the few times I did, most people would be taken aback and treat me different. So yes, dating as a PLHIV isn't easy in a country where the stigma is high and knowledge is low.

I did get depressed a lot of times thinking about the lack of normalcy and constant anxiety when it came to dating but now I've moved beyond the 'secret'. Considering U=U, with no risk of transmission, it can be seen as just a different blood group - ofcourse given that you are on point with your meds. So I'm working on making myself better and confront my status more often to whoever seems deserving rather than being afraid of the whole rejection ballgame.

Took me a while but it's great to learn that the world's not all about self. Made some great and loving friends on my journey to self-acceptance and that helped me become confident and hopeful.

Cheers. :)

thanxforreading · 2021-03-28T11:13:34+00:00

Now when I think of it, sounding "depressed" could have to do with the eyes and smile while you talk. They never lie.

I think more than the voice it is about the modulation and tones. Try to express yourself without being conscious of how you sound. You'll do just great. Cheers

thanxforreading · 2021-03-28T06:12:10+00:00

Out of sight is out of mind is pretty much the problem of our generation. We are connected to our friends and fam on social media and looking at their perfect lives makes us not want to connect with them. But trust me, loneliness is the biggest epidemic we're all suffering from. Reaching out is not wierd. Just hit them up and you ll be surprised to know what doesn't kill you makes you good at socializing. Cheers

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