Email 34: Seeking Guidance

"Hi Pozziepinoy,

I'm XXX , a newly diagnosed with HIV+ on XXX, 2012 just X days ago. Hindi ko pa alam kung anong gagawin ko (I still don’t know what to do). I read lots of blogs 'bout HIV but I don't know how start to seek medical care. Tunganga pa rin ako ngayon (I’m still dumbfounded) - only my boyfriend knew 'bout it and we're planning to get him tested for HIV within this week.

I know it would be easy to read and understand such info from website but I find it hard to start the treatment, how to keep my status to remain secret. Within next week, I want to disclose my status with to my brother....

I'm  looking forward for someone who could guide and help me.

Hope you find time to send me a sms thru XXXX , thank you in advance...!

XXX"

POZZIEPINOY’S REPLY

Hi XXX,

Thank you for reading my blog. 

It is natural for somebody to be shocked by knowing that he is HIV positive. It is also natural for somebody to do his research especially on the internet about HIV and read about other pozzies blogs. Though knowledge is power, just be careful with what you read especially with other people’s experiences because you have to realize that each individual is unique and what is happening to somebody may not happen to you. What becomes an innocent blog entry might become a nightmare for you. You are right that you should have someone to guide you to calm down your nerves, to answer your questions and to help you focus on the things that you need to focus on.

I will try to assist you as much as I can. Expect a text or call from me soon.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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