World AIDS Day, December 1st

pinkgeek · 12-01-2012, 11:51 PM

From my Facebook page:

Today is World AIDS Day. We remember those we lost, pray for those living with HIV, and we honor those who fight to get us to zero new infections, zero AIDS related deaths and zero stigma. Talk about HIV the way you would talk about anything else. Support decriminalization and don't ever be the person who stands idle when you hear lies or disinformation about HIV. The fight still rages on with the CDC now reporting that young people ages 13 to 24 account for 26 percent of all new HIV infections in America. 1000 young people are infected with HIV every month in America. Get tested, know your status.

There is a cult of shame and "let's not talk about this ever" around any behavior that puts a person at risk for HIV or STI's - the reality is life happens. If you think I've never had a risky sexual encounter because I study health science and work for an HIV/AIDS foundation you are wrong. I'm human, I've been young and dumb, even though I was educated at an early age. Every day is a chance to reduce risky behaviors and no matter how stupid I felt after doing something risky I got tested. There is no shame and no blame in getting tested. If you aren't willing to ask your regular provider look here for a place to get tested. http://hivtest.cdc.gov/

pinkgeek · 12-02-2012, 12:02 AM

PS - if you ever wanted an excuse to exclusively buy MAC Cosmetics - they have given over 200 million dollars to AIDS charities. No other cosmetics company can say that.

DMW · 12-02-2012, 11:39 AM

I posted quickly yesterday because i was at work.
After my post...i went on to think of all of those who went before those who are afflicted with this disease now. They fought the disease and all of the obstacles that went along with it. They did not fight in vain and their sacrifices are saving people and helping people survive and live decent lives.

I honor those who went before and give them my gratitude.

I honor the bravery and the compassion of the healthcare workers, the medical professionals, and all of those that did not (and do not) turn their backs on those afflicted, with the disease, in their time of need.

12-01-2012, 11:51 PM	#1
pinkgeek Member How Do You Identify?: that grrl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, grrl, piranha, monkey Relationship Status: captured.... Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 377 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,054 Thanked 1,456 Times in 311 Posts Rep Power: 13998707	Today We Remember.. From my Facebook page: Today is World AIDS Day. We remember those we lost, pray for those living with HIV, and we honor those who fight to get us to zero new infections, zero AIDS related deaths and zero stigma. Talk about HIV the way you would talk about anything else. Support decriminalization and don't ever be the person who stands idle when you hear lies or disinformation about HIV. The fight still rages on with the CDC now reporting that young people ages 13 to 24 account for 26 percent of all new HIV infections in America. 1000 young people are infected with HIV every month in America. Get tested, know your status. There is a cult of shame and "let's not talk about this ever" around any behavior that puts a person at risk for HIV or STI's - the reality is life happens. If you think I've never had a risky sexual encounter because I study health science and work for an HIV/AIDS foundation you are wrong. I'm human, I've been young and dumb, even though I was educated at an early age. Every day is a chance to reduce risky behaviors and no matter how stupid I felt after doing something risky I got tested. There is no shame and no blame in getting tested. If you aren't willing to ask your regular provider look here for a place to get tested. http://hivtest.cdc.gov/ __________________ ------------------------------------ ~pink "I‘m heir to madness. Vessel of perversion. Your nightmare should you cross me." ((Want to read about my life in Hawaii and my ongoing war against the roosters and my pony size dog and my wedding?)) http://www.alohafemme.wordpress.com/

12-02-2012, 12:02 AM	#2
pinkgeek Member How Do You Identify?: that grrl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, grrl, piranha, monkey Relationship Status: captured.... Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 377 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,054 Thanked 1,456 Times in 311 Posts Rep Power: 13998707	PS - if you ever wanted an excuse to exclusively buy MAC Cosmetics - they have given over 200 million dollars to AIDS charities. No other cosmetics company can say that. __________________ ------------------------------------ ~pink "I‘m heir to madness. Vessel of perversion. Your nightmare should you cross me." ((Want to read about my life in Hawaii and my ongoing war against the roosters and my pony size dog and my wedding?)) http://www.alohafemme.wordpress.com/

12-02-2012, 11:39 AM	#3
DMW Member How Do You Identify?: FTM/Male (Will 14) Relationship Status: Caught An Angel and she doesn't lie! Join Date: May 2012 Location: @ Posts: 784 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,256 Thanked 1,858 Times in 614 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	I posted quickly yesterday because i was at work. After my post...i went on to think of all of those who went before those who are afflicted with this disease now. They fought the disease and all of the obstacles that went along with it. They did not fight in vain and their sacrifices are saving people and helping people survive and live decent lives. I honor those who went before and give them my gratitude. I honor the bravery and the compassion of the healthcare workers, the medical professionals, and all of those that did not (and do not) turn their backs on those afflicted, with the disease, in their time of need.