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Mark S. King
April 22, 2009 You Gotta Have Friends A Video Blog  Subscribe to Mark S. King's Blog or Learn About Blog SubscriptionsThirty years ago I was a skinny college freshman at the University of New Orleans who had no idea that a fellow student would become a brother to me. Charles was the first friend I told when I tested HIV positive. The value of his friendship was something I took for granted through years of drug addiction (and as lovers came and went). Somehow we've remained constants in each other's lives even as I moved around the country. And just how good a friend is Charles today? Good enough to spend hours at my house, behind a camera, quietly filming a wild night of discussion, gossip and secrets that became this video blog. In this video you'll meet my friends James, Craig, Antron and Eric. They are all gay men living with HIV, so consider this a "meet and greet," because you'll be seeing them again soon. We had so much fun trading tales of love, sex and disclosure that we're going to make this a regular feature on my blog. And by the way, yes, they're all single. And since we'll be doing this again, it would be great to hear from you. Did you enjoy this get-together? What kinds of topics would be helpful to you? Are there things you wish you could discuss with your friends but don't? I'll take your questions or topics and spring them on the guys the next time we get together! In the meantime, my cyber-friends, please be well. Mark To contact Mark, click here. Episode Eight: You Gotta Have Friends To read more about one of Mark's friends -- Craig -- click here. |
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My Fabulous Disease Mark S. King has been an active AIDS activist, writer and community organization leader since the early 1980s in Los Angeles. He has been an outspoken advocate for prevention education and for issues important to those living with HIV. Diagnosed in 1985, Mark has held positions with the Los Angeles Shanti Foundation, AID Atlanta and AIDS Survival Project, and is an award-winning writer. He continues his volunteer work as an AIDS educator and speaker for conferences and events. Speaking engagements: Mark King is available to speak to groups. Click here to contact him. More About Mark: Subscribe to Mark's Blog: A Brief Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by TheBody.com's bloggers are entirely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of TheBody.com itself. Recent Posts: February 2, 2010 - A Facial Wasting Update January 4, 2010 - Serosorting and Sex Clubs December 15, 2009 - Drag and Gratitude: A Holiday Video Blog December 2, 2009 - When My T Cells Are Old and Gray May 27, 2009 - My Search for Meaning April 22, 2009 - You Gotta Have Friends March 25, 2009 - Treating My Facial Wasting January 28, 2009 - Mark's R-rated S.E.X. Blog January 13, 2009 - The Drug Addict Takes A Holiday November 20, 2008 - Taking Care of Hal November 10, 2008 - Oprah Comes Calling October 2, 2008 - My Alter Ego: Anita Mann September 24, 2008 - My Fabulous Disease  View an excerpt of Mark's book Interviews With Mark:
Mark King Looks Back at the AIDS Epidemic's Darkest Hour in the U.S. (May 14, 2008) Articles by Mark:
Meth Burial (May 2008) |
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