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Offline puertorico2006

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disclosure not nearly as bad as i though....
« on: December 07, 2006, 02:27:47 pm »
Ok...so I found out I was HIV+ about 2 months ago or so. At first my biggest fear was that i'd end up alone and being rejected by anyone i tried to get close to. Well since Im not one to keep things hidden i have told my close friends, and a few other people. Overall they have actually praised me for being brave enough to be honest with the world (i dont want to be praised but beats being rejected). Well I thought "sure its ok to disclose, but these peope wont sleep with me". Well my best friend who weve always had tension came onto me one night (not ready for sex yet so i didnt do anything but make out with him), and another guy from a club i went home with (I was a bit drunk), and told him and he didnt seem to mind either (also negative), but i still wasnt ready for sex.

I know it wont always be this easy but its kind of nice that my first experiences were somewhat pleasant (except for the nauseating butterfilies i get before telling someone).....Thankfullly i seem to be attracted to generally mature and cool people haha...

just felt like sharing :-P
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Offline Life

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Re: disclosure not nearly as bad as i though....
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2006, 03:17:25 pm »
Feels pretty good dont it?  The weight being lifted?  The burdon being shouldered not just by yourself?  And it just keeps getting "different" each time..  Always think things thru on all disclosures, there is no rush, and many times, no reason to disclose, just as there are many reasons to disclose..

I am glad this is going well for ya....

Love
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Offline bear60

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Re: disclosure not nearly as bad as i though....
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2006, 06:45:21 pm »
I dont know what to say, so I will just say:  CONGRATULATIONS.
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Offline aupointillimite

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Re: disclosure not nearly as bad as i though....
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2006, 06:59:35 pm »
It's a great feeling, isn't it? 

It's all a reflection of how well you're handling it, I think... so many congratulations are in order!
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Offline Eldon

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Re: disclosure not nearly as bad as i though....
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2006, 09:35:45 pm »
Hey Puertorico2006,

In this life, out outer appearance seems to have sort of a reflection of our inward feelings. It is called your personal Aura. When you are holding someting inside all bottled up it tends to leak out and reflect outwardly. When you take that step to release these pinned up emotions, there is a sense of relief that takes place within you. You feel good about yourself and others. It then shows.

It is good to hear that you are having good experiences with others and there will be more further down the roadthat you are walking on in this life.

Happy Holidays!
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