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hi my name is kim new on here. i was diagnosed in 2010 it has been the most difficult five years of my life.

[MelRattue]

Welcome Kim, I'm new to replying but wanted to share I understand, I was diagnosed in 2001 and the first five years were the same, the most difficult. But it got easier over the next five and now these last years I have been more healthy and happy than ever. There has been some harsh times recently and deep sadness, but learning to live with HIV and finding compassion for myself has taught me acceptance. I have gained the emotional resilience to know that things do and can get better, there are opportunities to be Joyful are out there, and KIm it will get better.

[Hidden in reply to MelRattue]

Thank you so much that's very encouraging ,I'm still trying to find my way round this illness I also suffer with lupus so it's kind of hard am sure I will get there eventually .i find am very lonely and lost am single don't know if I will be able to find love again

[archiesbald in reply to MelRattue]

Hey Kim, I am waiting on my results now. An ex told me that she was exposed. Stay strong and pray for me as I will for you.

[Hidden]

MelRattue and Kimmy: I am newly diagnosed and I find a lot of encouragement in your strength. Stay strong!

[Hidden]

Thank you all for sharing. We all have our own burdens to bear. All the best!

Kimmy69, it will get better- absolutely stay strong!

[Mal69]

Ho Kim I hope your ok and k keeping your chin up

It's only a virus and will not kill you as long as you keep taking your meds

I live with in north Wales where are you ?

[Hidden in reply to Mal69]

Hello bungalow69

Yes is a just a virus but not everybody sees it that way I try to live positive am ok at the moment .i would like to start dating now.i feel comfortable with someone + it just makes life easy. I live in England southeast of England .

[chiwawa]

Hi kim it's usually hard at time but stay positive knowing that at least you have meds that can help a lot and this community that has people who have been where you are. You're not alone.