Inspiring Stories: Men With HIV/AIDS

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Gay Men

This Positive Life: Newly Living With HIV, Josh Robbins Is "Still Josh" -- and Still an Advocate (March 25, 2013)
In This Positive Life, from TheBody.com
The Bitter Sweet Pain of Remembrance: A Blog Entry by Dave R. (March 11, 2013)
From TheBody.com
Justin Goes Back to Basic Training: A Video Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith (February 21, 2013)
"With the help of friends and those whom I still call family, I made it through. I was able to be discharged honorably with decorations and awards. I made three really good friends who I call my military brothers and we were all gay and I loved them and still talk to them to this day."
From TheBody.com
Justin Learns to Relax: A Video Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith (February 20, 2013)
"When it comes to HIV, it is really important that one keeps their stress levels down and, unfortunately, it has been harder for me than not."
From TheBody.com
Doctor's Appointment, Hypertension, Cholesterol, Diet and New Book: A Video Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith (February 20, 2013)
"I'm only 33 and someone has told me I'm much too young to have this diagnosis. Since I'm in school for my master's degree, engaging in activism and writing and having a kid on top of that, stress has been at its highest I've ever had in my life."
From TheBody.com
Art Posi+ive: Illustrator and Graphic Designer Morgan McConnell (Winter 2013)
From "Dangerboy" to designing man, Morgan McConnell has developed an impressive body of work inspired by his passion for nature.
To read PDF, click here.
In The Positive Side, from Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
The Dude Who Exposed Me to HIV Speaks, Part Two (January 17, 2013)
From ImStillJosh.com
The Dude Who Exposed Me to HIV Speaks, Part One (January 15, 2013)
From ImStillJosh.com
Philip and Justin B. Terry-Smith: Positive Parents -- A Blog Entry by Robert Breining (December 18, 2012)
"Philip and Justin B. Terry-Smith shared about the love they have for each other and what it is like to be parents."
From TheBody.com
The Night Don Lemon Hugged Me: A Blog Entry by Mark S. King (December 13, 2012)
"Don Lemon, who remembered our first visit and never mentioned the circumstances, who knew this interview meant growth for me, a sort of redemption perhaps, and who even knew a little about overcoming shame himself, reached out in a gesture of support."
From MyFabulousDisease.com

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Heterosexual Men

The Knowledge I Didn't Want (Regularly Updated)
From TheBody.com
RISE4WAR -- Focusing on Wellness, Awareness and Recovery (Regularly Updated)
From TheBody.com
This Positive Life: An Interview With Peter and Kathy McLoyd (December 22, 2012)
While many believe HIV is a challenge too big for a couple to overcome, nothing could be further from the truth for the McLoyds. Their love is a glue stronger than HIV, and it is crystal clear that they are each other's hero.
From TheBody.com
Hanging Up My Superman Cape (November 27, 2012)
A straight Black male gets real about getting tested.
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
It Takes a Fool to Learn That Love Don't Love Nobody: A Blog Entry by Reggie Smith (August 23, 2012)
"We would do well to learn the lessons that some of our gay and bisexual brothers have learned about social acceptability not equaling freedom."
From TheBody.com
Just Don't Want to Be Lonely: A Blog Entry by Reggie Smith (May 23, 2012)
"[W]hen you get right down to it, being afraid of not being sexual or being loved is what is at the heart of the fear of disclosure."
From TheBody.com
My Son: My Positive Influence (August 5, 2011)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
I Can't Do It Alone (June 2, 2011)
In Black AIDS Weekly, from Black AIDS Institute
Hope, Part 2: A Blog Entry by Sarah and Carmen Anthony Sacco (May 25, 2011)
"I shared in my introduction post a time in my life when I felt quite deeply the lack of hope -- probably better termed despair. What I have shared with few others is just how far into despair I was."
From TheBody.com
This Positive Life Video: An Interview with Efrain Carrasquillo (May 1, 2011)
"It's not about how you die that counts; it's how I lived that matters. And I want that to be really remembered ... I'm 46 years -- old, I am still here."
From TheBody.com