Deciding Moments

"Ignorance does not protect you from HIV."

"I don’t live with it, it lives with me - I was here first."

"First things first was to take care of me. I can do this."

"I am not going to let this virus stop me from what I want to do."

"I am there for him, no matter what."

"HIV is 100% preventable."

"I haven't lost my son. I have gained a little more knowledge."

"You just have to know your risks and what to do to stay healthy."

"I had my mothers support from the very beginning."

"Love yourself, take care of yourself, and protect yourself, at all times."

"Asking for help was hard, but once I did, a whole new life opened up."

"My son is HIV positive and gay. I love him and everything about him."

"I do have a voice and I have something to say about HIV/AIDS."

"I have found the greatest thing, which was myself."

"You need to participate in your own survival."