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Main Forums => Living With HIV => Topic started by: Jeffreyj on June 05, 2006, 06:31:16 am
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Hi All, Here is a link to my story:http://www.azcentral.com/health/news/articles/0605hivat25-0605.html
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Jeff,
That was a great article and very inspiring. Bless you buddy.
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Dear Jeff,
Thank you for posting your story! It was truly moving to read, you have been through a lot, I am glad you are here to share your experience with us.
Hugs, Eirin
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i am so sorry for your loss.
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Jeff,
Thank you for telling your story. A very touching article. Im sure your wife would be proud of all that u have done to educate people on HIV/Aids.
Keep up the good work
Hugs
Teresa
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Jeff,
A mirror for many of us out here.
Thnx
Hermie
also a member of the 12% group...woooow
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Wow Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss, yet so proud that you have stood up and told your story. While it does not bring back your wonderful wife, it can at least relieve some pent up pain.
John
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Hey Jeff,
Thanks for sharing your story. Each time something like this appears, it helps erase the stigma still associated with HIV.
Your courage and determination are an inspiration, one which I hope others will see and take heart in.
As another member of that "12 percent" mentioned in the story, I remember those early days. They seem much darker today than when I was living them.
Oh, by the way, I once worked for Freedom Newspapers, which, I'm sure you know, owns the Orange County Register. They were cheap bastards, but I had a great time.
Thanks again for sharing and having the courage to open your life to others.
HUGS,
Mark
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Hi Jeff,
First, I'm sorry for your loss. I can just imagine all that you & your wife had endured back in the 80's... I lost my husband to AIDS in 1989, so I know where you are coming from. It was a scary time back in the '80's and I do understand why you hid for so long. I did the same -- it took me nearly 11 years to fully disclose and nowadays I have no fear of disclosure.
Second, I loved the article. I think it's important for us to tell our stories to the world. People need to know about the true lives of those who are infected/affected by AIDS. I believe it's one way to help disspell the stigma of it all and discredit the misconceptions society has when it comes to HIV/AIDS.
Third, I am proud of you for taking this bold step in disclosure, publicly, and I am behind you 100%. You see, I have an article due out sometime today on the AP Wires. As soon as it comes out I will post the link.
Also, I agree with you about the kids today... they really are in left field about HIV. It's sad that 25 years later, we still don't have a handle on this virus.
Thank you for sharing your article with us Jeff, and thank you for being the wonderful person you are. We're in this together...
All my love,
Trish :) :-*
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Thank you for sharing so openly. True love is permanent, forever. Stay strong, we're here for you
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Jeff
I too am sorry for your loss but am awed by your determination and courage. Thanks for telling your story and thanks for sharing it with us here.
RAB
(Who is also among the 12%--a figure he finds humbling.)
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Jeff,
That's a great article and an even more amazing story of your life with HIV / AIDS. The 12% who survived, like you, are an inspiration to me and are part of the reason I try not to whine, complain, or feel sorry for my situation. You guys were/are the ones who had it bad, not me. Your wife sounds like a great person and she was blessed to have you as a husband. More people should be so lucky. Take care.
David
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Jeffery...Thank you for sharing your story with us and with the world at large. I admire
your spirit! Losing someone so dear is devastating I know... A Big Thumbs Up!
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Jeff,
Thanks for telling your story, and for touching so many other lives.
Alan (also a member of the 12 percent club!)
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Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Dan
( who is also a memeber of the 12% group)
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(huggles)
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THANK YOU FOR sharing.
.................why i'm still alive...............if you ask that , maybe , you are needed around to give us hope and courage to continue this battle with this bug.
Siang
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Outstanding article........truly.
Lisa
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Dear jeff,
Your story covers so many of us (that 12% again) that somehow lived through the hell, yet are still here. I still remember the 80s and 90s and all I have left is to offer my sadness at your losses. You also are to be commended for taking your story public, because that is still the best way to educate the public.
How sad that even though so many of us survived and share our story, that the stigma and ignorance surrounding HIV remain. Sometimes I wonder if it will ever change?
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Jeff,
Thanks for sharing... I admire your stregth and courage for doing so.
Thomas
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That was quite moving. I would like very much to talk to you more. My wife refuses to get tested and I've got mixed emotions about it all and just don't know what to think.
But thanks for the read.
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Jeff,
thank you for sharing your story with the world. I hope it helped to ease the pain of your struggle just a bit.
in admiration,
John
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Hi Everyone!
I would just like to thank all of you who took your very valuable time to read my story! And a huge heart felt THANKS to all of you who posted on here for your very supportive comments. I read each one and can't tell you how much I appreciated all your your comments. I'm very glad I joined this group! There are so many nice and supportive people here! It is awesome. Thanks again.
I will post soon to let you all know what kind of response I got from the people here in AZ. You won't believe the nice responses I got. I never would have thought it possible here in a RED state!
So thank you all for the love and support. You guys and gals are very special people. Love to you all
Love,
Jeff
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Hello Jeff,
Thanks for sharing your story with us. I also responded to your private message..
The Best----------Ray
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Hi Jeff,
Welcome to the forums, and thanks for the nice article about your experiences.
It looks like there are more and more of us coming out of the HIV closet here in Arizona, and all I can say about that is FABULOUS!. We have a good Governor, and a terriffic Health Department, so maybe with all the people like you and others, coming out and speaking about the need to pay attention to this virus; we can make a real impact on the spread of HIV here in AZ.
Located near Sierra Vista.
In Love and Support.
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Thanks for sharing that with us. It moved me deeply.
Hugs
Phil
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what an amazing and powerful article.. thanks for sharing! :) :-*