Disclosing HIV status to friends and family: Who to tell, and when? 🫂

Hi everyone, how are you feeling today?

Telling others about your HIV status can be a deeply personal, and often painful, decision. Some people find support. Others face silence, awkwardness, or stigma, even from those they love most.

💭 Have you been there?

• How did you choose who to tell, and when?
  
• What reactions surprised or hurt you the most?
  
• What helped you feel safe or empowered in those conversations?

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You never owe anyone your story, but if you’ve chosen to share it, your experience matters.

With solidarity,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼