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“Once I began my medication I realized that not only was it very manageable but a relief, not having to worry about my health every minute of the day.”
“Most people don’t know the difference between HIV and AIDS. They assume that I have AIDS and I’m really really sick or that I have to take a bunch of pills every day. Most people don’t understand how far we’ve come with the science and that by taking one pill a day, I can live a happy, healthy life.”
“I deserve to be happy and healthy. And I am.”
“My life is fairly normal other than my status,” Elder said. “I sleep, wake up, workout, eat breakfast, go to work, attend comedy shows, kick back with friends, read books, laugh at cat videos, stargaze, hook up, date… I just happen to take a pill every morning that those who are negative do not. This pill allows me to live a long a fulfilling life and allows me to protect others from HIV.”
“People live in fear of disclosure, which creates isolation in their treatment, which fosters depression because living in secret with a chronic illness and fear being judged … it’s just not an environment that’s conducive for living with this disease.”
“I’ve lived openly with HIV ever since I found out I had it…I told everyone, even strangers, and kids were pretty decent about it, but adults sometimes were not.”
“I’m not glad I have it. But I am happy that I do know my status. Now that I know my status, I’m doing whatever it takes to protect myself and others.”
“The biggest way [HIV] manifests in my life is when something that is unrelated to HIV happens to me and I have to see a doctor. The doctors always bring it back to HIV. That kind of stuff will drive you crazy because, in the medical space, everything relates to the HIV and it shouldn’t.”
Story #99: Jonathan, Planned Parenthood of New York City Teen Advocate
“My name is Jonathan Atkinson. I’m 18 and I’ve been a Teen Advocate for three years. One of my favorite things to do as a Teen Advocate is facilitating BPBRs. For those who don’t know, BPBR is Be Proud Be Responsible. It’s a curriculum where we go out into the field and teach a set of workshops week after week. One week they may learn about sexual reproductive health, the next week they learn STIs, the next they may learn HIV/AIDS.
I feel as if I create the most impact by doing those because its a level of comfort… people can open up to me rather than talking to an adult.
It’s great that Planned Parenthood has been open for 100 years. I know that we have a lot of naysayers and epople who refute Planned Parenthood even though we represent so much good for the community… I think 100 years is an accomplishment. Hopefully it’s only the beginning.”
To celebrate Planned Parenthood of New York City’s 100th year birthday, we’re sharing 100 stories from patients and supporters. See all the stories here.
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