Hi Pozziepinoy, just call me Apple (it’s not my real name). I do not know if this email is worth reading as HIV is just a colateral issue, but have learned so much from it.
I was a victim of bullying since elementary because of some issues in my face. I tried not to think about it and just ignored those people but I really can’t help but to feel inferior. Of course, my parents were supportive of me. Fast forward – until I graduated in college. I never had any bf during my years of studying as I concentrate in finishing my degree and making my parents proud of. As I was working in my first job, I finally met A, my first bf. At that time, I felt I was beautiful as there was someone attracted to me despite the issues in my face. My inferiority complex suddenly disappeared and felt that I am at the top of the world. However, despite having a bf (we had a sexual relations), there were suitors I was still entertaining without my bf’s knowledge. I know I am doing this because the need of self affirmation, that finally, I am not being bullied, but rather, I am being liked. After two years of being with A, I decided to broke up with him since I know that I have so many suitors waiting for me (I know, masyado akong feeling at that time). So, I am right, after I have broken up with A, I was dating non stop, some, I had sexual encounters. Sobra ang pakiramdam ko at that time. I felt, I am the most beautiful and I almost forgot the issues in my face as I was enjoying every bit of it, na nagkakandarapa sayo mga lalaki at malayong malayo sa pag bubully. After several years of this carefree life, I met B, my second bf. He was holding a high position in the government. He was loyal and caring. At that time, I was also not entertaining any suitors anymore, since I want a serious relationship this time. However, B was somewhat possessive and the jealous-type. He did not want me to have any conversation with guys and will be jealous easily. At first, I thought it was fine (yung feeling na ikaw lang talaga ang mahal nya at walang iba, na nagkukumahog sya sayo, wag ka lang mawala). However, as the years progressed, I am not happy anymore because of his attitude. He proposed to me, and I already accepted his proposals but after four years of being together, I decided to let him go. It was hard for him, he beg me to stay. But i can’t accept him anymore. Napuno na rin ako sa kanya. Thereafter, my life was suddenly becoming carefree again. I dated several more guys (some I had sexual encounters). It was uplifting. Ang saya ko uli, na kahit wala akong bf, maraming guys na gusto pa rin ako. Pipili lang ako, meron na agad akong bf. Alam ko that time na this is somewhat my defense mechanism para mapagtakpan ang na experience ko nung bata pa ako. Na hindi ako pangit bagkus, ako ay maganda dahil maraming nagkakagusto sa kin. I felt I can own those guys in just a snap of a finger. Until, I felt lonely. This is not the life I wanted. I want someone who can love me, not just my body, but my whole self. Then I stopped dating and started my journey alone.
Stay healthy everyone.
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NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"
-Pozziepinoy-
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