Bad News Today

As many of you know, I haven't had the most blockbuster year. And today it just got worse.

I was diagnosed with HIV.

I write this, not to get attention, but to ask if any positive people on this board wouldn't mind, please send me a PM. I really would love to talk to someone who has been through what I've been through. Also, I want to urge everyone, who assumed they weren't at risk, as I did, don't wait to get tested. I had ignored several symptoms for a while now. And while I'm more hopeful than I thought I would be, when I thought about the possibility of this ever happening, I regret the times I trused a partner's word or acted in the moment for pleasures sake.

I was everyone to live their lives to the fullest. ANd know that the choices we make have consequences, no matter ho much we convince ourselves, as I did, that we're invincible.

I really care about everyone, disagreements or not, on this board and wish everyone a long and happy life.

Best,

Bobby

We don't know each other personally, but i will be keeping you in my thoughts.

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Updated On: 12/9/08 at 03:49 PM

excellent magazine, excellent program

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I can't even pretend to imagine what you're going through...but still much love for you. And all I can say is try your damnedest to stay optimistic about your life and live for each and everyday.

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More *hugs* for you!!

We're all here to support you!

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I don't know what to say other than that I send my love. In massive bunches.

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Updated On: 12/9/08 at 06:39 PM

I know this is a difficult topic to respond to, and appreciate the thoughts on here and in everyone's PM's. I feel awkward posting this here, but I've come to know so many of you and this a lot of you are great resources for info too. Again, thank you for all the info and prayers. It has really helped me more than I can say.

Best of luck, Bobby. I'm sending you good thoughts.