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Justin Writes a Children's Book About HIV/AIDS Called "I Have A Secret"By Justin B. Terry-Smith March 18, 2011 Well I have some exciting news to share with all of you. I have written a children's book about HIV/AIDS. I decided to write this book for all of the HIV positive and negative children. I was trying to show that despite a child's HIV status they want to be treated like every other kid. They want to play, jump and have the ability to relate to other children. People should not treat HIV positive children any different than a child who does not have HIV. They want the chance to have a normal upbringing just like ever child on this earth. I have a soft heart for children and maybe one day my husband and I will have one of our own. Children that are born have no choice about whether or not they have contracted this horrible disease. SOME of us that are adults did have a choice to protect ourselves from HIV/AIDS. It saddens me to think about what these children might have to go through when thinking about being born with HIV/AIDS then having to deal with growing up with HIV/AIDS. Children can be cruel sometimes. I just h this book can reach children while they are still young and teach them NOT to be afraid of children who are infected with HIV/AIDS. The book's first review: "There is nothing more difficult for a child than keeping a secret. In this heartwarming tale a young boy is forced to keep a secret from his friends and schoolmates. The need to tell someone -- anyone -- becomes so great that he almost loses his best friend. Finally, after talking to someone, he is given the chance to share his secret. His life is forever changed, as are the lives of those around him. "Having a secret is difficult enough to cope with and understand as an adult, let alone a 6th grader! "'I Have a Secret' handles this dilemma with a relatable sense of frankness, and with doing so ends up inspiring children and adults alike to be compassionate and courageous! Love the art work too." -- Sven Paardekooper, author of Sorry, Not Dead Yet! Get e-mail notifications every time Justin's blog is updated.
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Justin's HIV Journal  Justin B. Terry-Smith Justin B. Terry-Smith, M.P.H., may be one of the most public African Americans living with HIV: He has his own website, and he's even on YouTube. He is a noted HIV and gay civil rights activist and the creator of "Justin's HIV Journal," a popular blog in which he shares his trials and tribulations of living with HIV. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Justin resides in Laurel, Maryland, with his husband, Dr. Philip Terry-Smith, and their son, Lundyn. Presently, Justin is working toward earning his doctorate in public health. He welcomes your questions. More About Justin: Subscribe to Justin's Blog:
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June 21, 2016 - Justin's 10-Year Anniversary of Living With HIV: A Video Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith
February 29, 2016 - Get Smart: Social Media Campaign Seeks to Change How We Look at HIV -- A Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith February 26, 2016 - Man on PrEP Is Infected With HIV: A Video Blog by Justin B. Terry-Smith January 27, 2016 - Family Ties: We Adopt Our Second Son and Our Other Son Moves Out -- A Video Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith December 23, 2015 - Oh the Places You'll Go: My DrPH Residency in Puerto Rico: A Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith 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. |
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