I've been HIV for well over 30 years. I'm now almost 70 y.o. and living very well. One thing I have learned the hard way: Don't ever tell anyone your status unless absolutely necessary. Keep life simple :))))

Patrick, you are a strong, brave man! Be safe and stay healthy and strong!

Thank you for sharing your story. I volunteer at GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis Center). I was inspired to volunteer after seeing the play, The Normal Heart, about the AIDS epidemic in the 80's and the creation of GMHC in response. I teach yoga there and we have all become such a family. I have always been drawn to people that overcome struggle and really think you are courageous and thank you again for sharing your story.

I can't believe how rude that staffperson at the clinic was. I have a feeling I know what she looked like but I'll keep that to myself.

Brave, smart, compassionate, wise and - incidentally - quite physically beautiful. You are a healer and you are helping more people than you will ever know. Shalom.

this didnt even feel like I was watching a 24 minute video.... it was very infromative. Stay strong my brother. A positive attitude is the key to happiness.

like Tina Turner........yikes.......your still my hero Patrick. Thank you for being honest and passing this on honestly!

Thank you for coming foward with your story! May God bless you, and keep you strong thorough your journey.

So proud of you Patrick for turning your difficulty into education and leading the way to spread the word because we need to lead. Let's Speak out about HIV now, studies show 1/2 of the negatives will be positive in 5 years and that's not acceptable. SPEAKOUT spread the word. This morning share this with your community, cause we all need to do our part..click below Speak Out: Let's Bring HIV Out of the Closet.

@reberyan7879

10 жыл бұрын

Handsome Photo.

To offer to help others, to be there for them tells me a lot about the kind of person you are. I am so glad you have good people, you are healthy, you look great and I will be hoping for your spirits to stay high becuase you deserve that. This world needs you Patrick and needs more people like you.

U r inspiring and I admire u! I am hiv neg and wasn't aware of all of the stigmas! I wish this didnt happen to u! U r such a grt person! It's amazing wht u are doing. I commend ur fight! Hopefully there will be a cure! I pray for it and u!

I luv ur vulnerability Patrick. Very optimistic outlook on life. And you're extra cute ;)

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS ! YOU ARE AWESOME AND BRAVE AND KNOW YOU ARE NEVER ALONE A FEW MIGHT REACT IN A RUDE OR IN A WAY YOU MIGHT NOT APPROVE OF BUT EVERYONE ARE NOT THE SAME ABOUT SEXUALITY OR AIDS ! IT'S SOMETHING WE ALL SHOULD DISCUSS MORE ! YOU STAY STRONG ! YOUR STORIES WILL HELP OTHERS AND YOURSELF ALSO ! YOU WILL REMAIN BLESSED ANYWAYS !

You are so right about the HIV testing... (don't ask, and I won't answer)... congrats on coming out and your story. Arlington is small, but not too small... you'll find a great guy!

Honestly, I do it for for a couple of reasons. The most important thing is to show that I am still a regular person in life but just dealing with some changes. I do these videos also for individuals who are recently or have been diagnosed and who need someone to relate to. I also do this to educate others on HIV. You would be so surprised on how educated people are. I took some classes on HIV, did some reading/research, and have been blessed with the ability to be so brave in this process.

@f.marshall8268

5 жыл бұрын

Date says you wrote that 5 years ago so I just want to know how you are doing.

Thank you for your courage and sharing your story. I don't know you but have love for you. Keep fighting.

That health center should've been reported for the way they treated you after being told you're positive. Counselors should always be available for support at a time like that.

Awesome video, I appreciate your strength and courage

I watched the whole video. Man! Held up my time in which I should be doing other things, but it was worth it. Wow! I honestly do not know what to say right now. I just want you to know that it was touching. I guess for me, the soft spot is knowing that you got infected so young. I don't think many people are aware of the after-shock of finding out. Hence, they engage in unprotected sex. Continue to share your story and educate us all. Thank you. [I will be watching more of your vids . . . i subscribed, :)]

love this video, ur such an inspiration!!

please don't stop doing what you doing ! don't ever stop ! god bless u

Im so sorry Patrick but im proud of you for being strong i dont know you but if i did id love you because u seem so down to earth if no ones said it lately I love you.. Kay

Great videos! You have a terrific attitiude. Makes all the difference. I know from excperience. You're gym time is paying off also. :)

I glad you are brave and stay strong.

I am praying for you!

Well, i thank you for your doing this to help society. Wish good health in 2013 and beyond.

bro don't worry u'r not alone !

God Bless you man

wow..u have the most amazing family, ever !

thank you for sharing Patrick stay strong you are a awesome person

Let me also add kudos to your loving and supportive family.

If i may ask how long did it take for you to start noticing that something was wrong as far as your symptoms

God bless you! You are a good person. Handsome too!

Wow !!! It is refreshing to hear such honesty. I'm now a single mom who has 3 kids and had 19 years invested with their father til that august day when their father chose to attempt to "beat the gay" out of our oldest son long story made short I got the kids out the house by busting their fathers head open with a skateboard but he trapped me and held me for over 45 minutes with a knife to my throat and police holding a taster and 2 guns on him, however please let your family know I said thank you they seem to be awesome my oldest boy is dating a young guy who is hiv positive but has been kicked out his house due to being gay however something is going on with the young guy because he recently started loosing A LOT of weight sweating at night and just laying around and not feeling good and I can not ask him because he never said anything to me I found out by a HATER but I needed to ask how do I handle this my son doesn't know I know either and I really want to help if I can but how do I do that and respect his anaminity at the same time??? Well you take care of yourself and know that you are helping people even me thank you very much

you are a strong and brave BOY!

How did you find the courage to speak so openly? Did you take classes to educate yourself and others or the information from your personal life/story?

Very inspirational. I grew up in Hampton va.

You have great energy stay positive 👍

Bless you take care

It's been about 10 years since this story was posted. How are things going for you now?

Keep your head up

Thank you

Hi there. How can I get in touch with you in a more private forum?

I commend youSir. You are a brave person,strong, caring, giving and by teaching others it is more beneficial to you as well as them! Love life at every moment in NOW, Thank you for making a difference in peoples life! I am dedicated also to helping, to enlighten,to inform research. I feel a strong purpose make more aware to make better choices in EVERYTHING! Live positive, feel warm fuzzies, try to always follow Law of Attraction and karma and the Universe will be giving abundance back to tou!

very well spoken ..and believeable!.. however we have to take accountability and responsibilty for our choices actions behaviour ... i learned not to put my trust in man..

What ever happen to your ex, did you contact him and let him know what you were going thur? And what happen to the person were involved in, are yall still together?

Neglecting your body is sleeping around.

thank you

Ever heard of NEWSTART?

Jesus loves you ❤

Well I admire your courage for getting up here on KZread but at the same time I'm not the type of person that goes around and tells all my business to everybody especially not on this subject I feel like this year if I'm not sleeping with you or something sexual to happen and you don't need to know what I've got or what I don't got. now if I was to have sex with somebody then I will tell them if that was the case but other than that I'll put my private business out

I had my first sexual experience last week from a masseur. He performed anal penetration but he didn’t ejaculate at all. I’m still worried and within 72 hours, i obtained PEP and taking it for 5 days now. I’m just wondering what’s your take on the chance of transmission if he didn’t ejaculate? I asked him after if he’s HIV negative and he kept on stating he’s a clean man. I didn’t want to take the chance and will keep on taking Biktarvy.

@user-vh5eh1fu4l

11 ай бұрын

Are you a girl or boy?

Why do these dudes get in one relationship and feel it is okay to have unprotected sex?

Was your boyfriend at the time infected too?

damm to late to charlie sheen to take your advice

Jesus loves you!

@izzypizzy1

8 жыл бұрын

+Vanessa Santos Jesus loves you too !!!

U poor thing;/

For forgiveness while you can; tommorow is not promised to any of us. "I am not condemning you to hell" only you can do that by rejecting Jesus Christ. I will be praying for your salvation. Much love Sandy.

WOW, what kind of nurse is she. That is so unethical to mention that option!

You must leave this world and be with repenting salvation is so IMPORTANT

I will not commend your lifestyle but I urge you to spend some serious alone time thinking about what will happen to your soul in eternity if you leave this life without getting right with God. Repentance is a good thing: to be sorry to God about doing things your way instead of respecting His Sovereignty and will. I don't hate you if I didn't care I wouldn't say anything. Sweetie being gay is a sin so is smoking and a lot other things. Please don't continue to damn your soul ask Jesus' Father .

U r inspiring and I admire u! I am hiv neg and wasn't aware of all of the stigmas! I wish this didnt happen to u! U r such a grt person! It's amazing wht u are doing. I commend ur fight! Hopefully there will be a cure! I pray for it and u!

your cute god bless you your strong