HIV and me: Alan, Daisy and Rebecca’s stories
Published 1 December 2024
Three people share their stories of living with HIV in the UK.
Alan
I was diagnosed with HIV in 1985, when I was just 21 years old. At the time, there was no effective treatment for HIV, and I was told that I would probably die within a few years.
I was devastated by the diagnosis, but I was determined to live my life to the fullest. I went on to have a successful career, I got married, and I had two children.
In recent years, there have been major advances in HIV treatment. I now take a daily pill that keeps the virus under control, and I am healthy and well.
I am grateful for the progress that has been made in HIV treatment, but I know that there is still a lot of work to be done. There are still people who are living with HIV who do not have access to the treatment they need. And there is still stigma and discrimination associated with HIV.
I am sharing my story to help raise awareness of HIV and to break down the stigma. I want people to know that HIV is not a death sentence. It is a manageable condition, and people with HIV can live long, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Daisy
I was diagnosed with HIV in 2010, when I was 25 years old. I had been feeling unwell for a few months, and I had lost a lot of weight. I went to the doctor, and they did a blood test. The results came back positive for HIV.
I was shocked and scared. I didn’t know anything about HIV, and I thought that I was going to die.
The doctor referred me to a specialist HIV clinic, and I started taking medication. The medication worked well, and my health improved.
I am now living a healthy and fulfilling life with HIV. I have a job, I am in a relationship, and I am looking forward to the future.
I am sharing my story to help raise awareness of HIV and to break down the stigma. I want people to know that HIV is not a death sentence. It is a manageable condition, and people with HIV can live long, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Rebecca
I was diagnosed with HIV in 2015, when I was 30 years old. I had been in a relationship with a man for several years, and he had been diagnosed with HIV a few months earlier.
I was devastated by the diagnosis. I didn’t know anything about HIV, and I thought that I was going to die.
I went to the doctor, and they started me on medication. The medication worked well, and my health improved.
I am now living a healthy and fulfilling life with HIV. I am in a new relationship, I have a job, and I am looking forward to the future.
I am sharing my story to help raise awareness of HIV and to break down the stigma. I want people to know that HIV is not a death sentence. It is a manageable condition, and people with HIV can live long, healthy and fulfilling lives.
HIV and me: Alan, Daisy and Rebecca’s stories
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