I have been positive for 5 years and this past weekend I finally disclosed my status to my family. I struggled so long with how to tell them or if I even should tell them. I tried to forget I had HIV by not talking about it or even thinking about it. This was negatively affecting my physical and emotional health. I decided I needed to seek support from the people I love. I almost expected anger and blaming but got just the opposite. My parents offered support and love and understanding. It has been liberating and refreshing after years of silence and secrecy. I am certainly not advocating for people to start telling everybody in their life that they have HIV. I just feel the need to share my story. I haven't felt this optimistic and... complete in a long time.
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