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Offline DanKenny

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Disclosure....I DID IT
« on: January 22, 2007, 06:33:26 am »
Hi there,

Good Morning.  Just wanted to give you an update of my situation with my friend.  Over the past two weeks, we've gotton closer, though we have not hit the home-base yet.

Given the direction, i decided to disclose. This would be my first disclosure, ever, at least to a neggie. When I visited her home last weekend, I had planned to do so, but couldn't -- I run away earlier than expected.  However, I decided that it was gradually getting serious, and would disclose during my next visit. We spent the past weekend together and went for a short walk on sunday (yesterday) afternoon.

I basically told her i had something to tell her about me: then i choked -- i couldn't bring the words out. I froze, as she kept on pressing me for the information.  After a deadening 1 minute silence, she asked if it related to my health/illness.  I told her yes, and she knew exactly what it was.  This is because, i had asked her earlier if she would date someone who was poz, and she thought she wouldn't).

She asked several questions about the diagnosis - time, source, future sexual relations, etc.  I explained as best as i could, though i was still trembling, and really felt like a damaged good. I am sure there would be more questions / discussions on transimissions/infections

Generally, she took it really well, better than I expected. She thanked me for the disclosure.  She was really reassuring, though she indicated she was shocked because nothing would suggest that i was poz (i am not on meds, either). But she indicated she will be there to support me and my kids, and we will go ahead with our relationship, and that she still likes me and will not reject me because of this condition. It was a teary moment. She is a gem !!

So, thanks folks for your support and suggestions.  Thanks ACKinc for your suggestion  that I should let her know me more, and the virus will come as part of the person she's fallen in love with.  A heavy weight is now off my shoulders - we can both see the elephant in the room now....and we shall see how this plays out in the coming days/months.

Regards and enjoy the rest of the week.

~~ DK
« Last Edit: January 22, 2007, 06:37:51 am by DanKenny »
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Offline skeebo1969

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2007, 07:45:40 am »


   DK,

     I am glad that the whole situation worked out the way it did.  I also want to commend you for having the courage to disclose.  As time goes on she may have more/other questions and/or concerns.  What is important, in my opinion, is that you continue to have a very open line of communication, especially since you two share feelings for each other.  I wish you the best.

  Thomas
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Offline marco23

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2007, 08:05:57 am »
Hi DK!!
Just by reading your story, I could actually feel the weight being lifted off your shoulders!...Beautiful!
Here's to a wonderful future ahead of you! Congrats!  :)
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Offline Life

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2007, 09:21:49 am »
Dan...  Way to go Man!   Great way to start out our mornings by your thread! 

Love,
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Offline Andy Velez

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2007, 09:33:16 am »
Well done, Dan. I'm happy to read that you got that looming burden out of the way and had such a good response from her.

Talking openly (without "dumping") will help to deepen and strengthen the intimacy in your relationship. Now you two can focus on enjoying each other as you get to know each other better.

Big cheers,
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Offline Amosboy

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2007, 09:39:58 am »
Congratulations!  Hope for the best and keep moving forward.  You can now breathe easier.  My advice to you:  Don't obsess about your HIV status.  It's a part of who you are but not ALL of who you are.  Letting someone in on your status speaks out loud and clear about your character and willingness to be truly intimate with someone.  People respond, for the most part, very favorably to honesty, especially when it says "I care enough about you to share something about me...that could affect us both".

Great move on your part!  It gets easier, I promise.  And you will find that place inside of you that can articulate it better with each time.

Cheers!

Brooks
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Offline pozguy75

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2007, 10:41:45 am »
WOW, DK...

That is wonderful! You know, after the first one, it gets easier and easier...Way to go buddy!

Let know how this continues to work out...I know I was terrified when I made my first disclosre too...you are a hero buddy!
J
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Offline Ihavehope

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2007, 10:54:47 am »
Kewl beans Dan.

You are brave and proved to many of us that people are becoming aware that being HIV poz is something we can all learn to live with. Bravo
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Offline ACinKC

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2007, 12:33:57 pm »
DAN I AM JUMPING OUT OF MY SKIN IN SHEAR ELATION!!!!

My NOW wife and I had a moment similar to this.  I sent her roses the next day with a card that said.... True love is giving someone the power to destroy you, and trusting them not to..... on it.  It is in our wedding scrapbook now!

GOOD DEAL!

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Offline Miss Philicia

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2007, 01:33:13 pm »
congrats, you must feel really good today!
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Offline DanKenny

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2007, 01:51:16 pm »
Thanks for all your responses..I feel really elated.  And i can feel the relief even in my steps. 

I am very hopeful about the future.  Thanks for all the inspiring stories here....ACinKC...thanks for the encouragement -- i took a lot of inspiration from yours and others.

Regards, and warm wishes...

/DK
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Offline puertorico2006

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2007, 09:07:58 pm »
congratulations...it takes a lot of courage to be able to disclose hiv status...glad it went well...
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Offline tsw923

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2007, 10:19:04 pm »
DK,

This is awesome news! I totally understand where you were coming from.  I was complete terrified to tell him about my status.  We had dated 15 years ago and he'd looked me up... I told him and he was so sweet.    The thing that I did was give him information slowly.  We talked about my medication, what I had to do, etc.  I even showed him this site and encouraged him to read it whenever he wanted.  If he didn't feel that he could ask questions, he could read about it on this site.  Now we talk about it more openly.  I tell him my numbers when I get them.  So my advice, give her information slowly and keep the communication open. 

Congratulations again!

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Offline Longislander

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2007, 10:25:01 pm »
Awesome! Glad it went well, and hope it all works out for you both!
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Offline siongi

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Re: Disclosure....I DID IT
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2007, 02:11:05 am »
Great Dan to learn that that baggage is off your back. Life must go on and must say i was in a similar situation as well . I was surprised that what i thought would happen wasnt in my partners mind or action plan. Well, we are both positive and also positive about life and was happy aboout her cd 4  cells. We are looking forward to a great life and trully am happy for your and your partner.

Cheers.

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