Occasionally, I hear how much better it is today for those living with HIV, especially if they're Gay. In some ways that's correct, but not always. The stigma surrounding being Gay & being + are phenomenal. I think a lot of backlash has come from the recent political pushes made by the Gay community & a lot of flack is aimed at us due to this alleged association with trans-folks.
This article is yet another detailing the stigma of being HIV +. This piece is about China, but it's really not all that different than other places. + people are targets of active discrimination & illegal/unethical behaviors.
Never let them convince you prejudice, stigma & hate are gone. They may be more carefully concealed, but they're still there lurking.
Cya...
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