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HIV affects all sorts of people regardless of age, gender,
race, sexual orientation, social status, profession, or
background. People with HIV include our friends, families,
neighbors, colleagues, leaders, celebrities, ourselves — you name it.
Unfortunately, because of ignorance, misinformation, prejudice,
and fear, people with HIV must not only deal with the challenge of
the virus but also with discrimination — just for being HIV-positive.
Stigma around HIV promotes an unsafe environment for all of us. If
we were more informed and more accepting of people with HIV, we would
actually have a greater impact on reducing the spread of the virus. People
would be encouraged to test for HIV and disclose their status without fear
of rejection or discrimination. We all need to be willing to deal with
HIV honestly and courageously, without blaming, degrading, or isolating
people with HIV. Let's be there for each other, with love and trust.
If you need to talk to someone right away, call the GMHC Hotline (800-243-7692)
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