Life

M 19. Life for me after getting hiv has pretty much been the same. I honestly think I am a better person and smarter now. I was diagnosed last year in November. I was 18, when I was diagnosed my mom was there, asleep on the couch next to me in the hospital. I had pneumonia and sepsis. Thankfully the 2nd hospital I was at figured it out in time and got me in biktarvy. Life hasn’t been much different. I’ve told a total of 4 people. My mom and dad, one coworker and my girlfriend. I only had any kind of emotional issue when I told my girlfriend. I didn’t know if she’d understand or be worried about it or anything. I cried when I told her but I think what helped me is I told her I’d never put her in harms way. She cried with me for a bit and told me it’s okay. I asked her if she had any questions and she didn’t. She still hasn’t asked much. But after that we had our first kiss and are still together. I don’t really have a reason for this post besides telling my story. Maybe id like to hear some other people’s stories about how they told loved ones. Especially a girlfriend/boyfriend. And is it only right to tell someone before asking them out? I think so. Thanks for any responses. Also feel free to ask questions.