World AIDS Day

[thoreau]

I've been living with HIV now for nearly 16 years - and those of us who were personally spared the worst of the epidemic - had to witness it. World AIDS Day is my personal Memorial Day. I remember the strong friendships I have with people that live with HIV and AIDS every day - I remember the dozens of men and women that are memories. It is hard sometimes to not have remorse for having lived through all that while others did not. There was a time in the early 90s where I didn't see myself ever reaching 40. Times change I suppose. I always use today to remember where I've been and muster the hope and energy to charge on into year 17.

Comments

[bukephalus.livejournal.com]

It's an ongoing tragedy that there still needs to be a World AIDS Day. Thanks for this fitting remembrance. And for being an inspiration yourself.