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Mark S. King
May 27, 2009 My Search for Meaning A Video Blog  Subscribe to Mark S. King's Blog or Learn About Blog SubscriptionsWhen I got my first position at an HIV/AIDS organization in 1987, I thought the job would be my last. I was HIV positive, living in Los Angeles and surrounded by fear and dying. How could I possibly be here to type this blog to you now? It's a blessing and a curse of sorts. Why me, why now ... why ask why? If you've been faced with your own mortality -- whether it was 20 years ago like me or if you tested HIV positive last week -- there comes a time when you have to ask what the meaning of this diagnosis is. That confusion and sense of meaninglessness was the engine of my drug addiction (or did the addiction create the loss of meaning?). At any rate, I talked to three key people who helped me sort it out: Dr. Jesse Peel, who is a retired psychiatrist living with AIDS; my own physician, Dr. David Morris; and a longtime gay Christian activist, Rev. Chris Glaser. Episode Nine: My Search for Meaning It turns out there is a common thread in their beliefs and worldviews. I hope you enjoy their takes on life, death and meaning. And I look forward to your own opinions of what the hell (or heaven) our existence means! In the meantime, my friends, please be well. And good luck on your journey. Mark To contact Mark, 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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