The Day I Found Out I Was HIV Positive. (I'm From Rusk, TX) - True Gay Stories

24-year-old AIDS/LifeCycle rider Chris Richey remembers the day he found out he was HIV positive, and the immediate negative reactions he received from acquaintances.

(Gay | HIV/AIDS | AIDS/LifeCycle | Stigma) [TV-PG]

[jaf]

I have a friend who's HIV positive and I love him sooo much. Ppl who are diagnosed with HIV shouldn't be discriminated against

[chillbrutha]

I know Chris personally. He and I went to college together. Our hometowns are about 45 minutes to an hour apart from one another. He's a great guy, smart, funny, and caring. The fact that he has chosen to share something so personal with the rest of the world makes me want to give him a standing ovation! No one likes getting or being sick, but I admire Chris for making lemonade out of the lemons that life has given him. Good job, Chris! You're doing a brave and respectable thing.

[PUBNave]

You're not alone, thanks for sharing.

[johnamstutz]

I remember when the epidemic started, lost so many, many friends, and eventually my brother. I'm so glad the survival rate has improved so much.

[bm]

Some of these comments are just childish, I hope everything gets better man

[AakwaaUSA]

Thank you for sharing your story. Not everyone would have the courage to do that. I appreciate your courage.

[gtimny]

Bravo, Chris! I see this was posted almost 5 years ago, I hope you're well and happy. You've done an important thing by telling your story.

[SuperTruthful]

Keep doing things that's healing and have a productive life.

[louien]

Grindr guy: hey wanna hook up?

Me: no thanks. My bed is calling me.

[piaandersen]

Thank you for sharing Chris. It is important that people that are HIV+ is willing to put a face to the disease and to make sure that the world knows that it is a manageable disease. Hope everything will work out for you and all the best in the future.   

[Telekon]

You're young, beautiful, and smart. Just take your meds and live a healthy lifestyle and you'll be just fine. Plenty of guys will still want to get some lovin from you!

[earthworm]

It takes so much courage to share vulnerability with strength and pride. Thank you for sharing.

[matthewvance]

I live in Knoxville Tn and been h.i.v for 31 years....

[reneschmid]

your are great man a big hug and kiss from switzerland

[DavidMillsom]

Thanks for your personal and bravely honest statement. Please take good care of yourself, keep up your meds, and be patient. There are new developments happening all the time and I'm sure one of them will be a cure.

[mienigma]

Life is rich and full of ups and down. I wish you a long life full of love and joy.

[CWYMABS]

Although I know I don't have HIV, it still scares me to death. I wouldn't wish this virus in anyone. I hope they find a cure soon so they can help everyone because if you haven't noticed its a lot of really nice good hearted people with it.

[killbridekill]

Such a cutie. thanks for sharing and being brave 

[davidfenton]

Bless you - sharing your story makes us all stronger. X

[kymposyblecolthirst]

You know wat ama take my HIV meds an go to funny! serious situation but funny line