How To Live a “Normal Life” With HIV Without Shame or Fear? [True Story]

By Nicole White

Do you have doubts about having HIV or AIDS, but you aren't sure?

This book will help you learn more about HIV, AIDS and possible treatments to be safe and live longer (without pain). It would prepare you psychologically and emotionally, especially if your worst nightmare come true (diagnosed positively with HIV).

You'll learn how to be positive with the disease and discover practical ways to block the functions of the deadly virus with medications (without many side effects).

This book is designed to prepare you mentally BEFORE you go for a test. So, if you are afraid to get tested or do not want to hear the results, this book will give you the necessary information to eliminate most of the stress, doubts and worry.

You'll be OK! If my sister managed to block the disease for so many years, you can do it too - luck has nothing to do with it. I'll show you how!

Grab your copy now!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Digital Publishing Group
• Release date: Jun 3, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310794315

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How To Live a Normal Life With HIV Without Shame or Fear?

[True Story]

Published by Nicole White at Smashwords

Copyright © 2013-2014 Nicole White

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Table of Contents

The Story

Introduction

Theories and Origins of HIV/AIDS

- Bush Meat Theory/Hunter’s Theory

- Contaminated Needle Theory

- Heart of Darkness Theory

HIV/AIDS Testing

- Conventional HIV/AIDS Testing Algorithm

- HIV/AIDS Test Using Oral Fluids

HIV/AIDS Signs and Symptoms

Decision Making Process

Acceptance

The Difficult Times

HIV/AIDS Concerns

Positive Living

Medication

Treatment and Drugs

- Classes of HIV/AIDS Drugs

Challenges

Health care

How safe is HIV/AIDS?

HIV/AIDS Empowerment and Community Support

Human Rights and HIV/AIDS

Conclusion, References

The Story Behind This Book

Mary was infected with HIV at a very young age. She takes the reader through her life’s story as she narrates her ordeals from childhood through her puberty and adolescent stages. Her story will help many who are still facing acceptance issues from HIV infections.

Although, Mary had faced many challenges when she was still innocent and ignorant, it was hard and confusing to contemplate what was happening in her life. She got the virus while still a baby. When she was born, there was no awareness or knowledge on HIV, its prevention, and transmission from the mother to child. Two years after her birth, Mary’s parents left her and her older siblings as orphans.

At the age of two, the Mary’s life revolved around medication. Even though she was still young to understand her state, Mary managed to live with the virus and later joined pre-school, the community’s primary school, and finally went to high school. She was adopted and her new family was supportive of her, and this was one of her sources of hope. Life was not smooth for her, as many times she would analyze her condition, asking herself and God many questions. Sometimes, she shed tears, especially when people from her village spoke unpleasant things about her and her parents. Those who knew her HIV status would sometimes talk arrogantly to her to the extent of telling her that she will soon join her parents to the grave.

From a little girl to a young adult, Mary struggled to survive all challenges facing her. She later came to learn more about HIV, its spread, and medication. In acquiring new knowledge on HIV, Mary started viewing HIV differently as opposed to what she grew up knowing. Even though many a times she was discriminated against her classmates, friends and some relatives, she did not give up. It was from a HIV support program that she gained strength and courage to face the society and prove to everyone that HIV does not change people. Instead, life must go on – with the required medication.

In 2010, Mary was introduced to the use of ARTs, and she immediately started her treatment. The treatment on ARTs has given her a full