Dealing with Stigma after I publicly disclosed my HIV status

[@fitnessvigour6051]

Until Woolworths give you the bag never mention them or any other brand please gal, u r the running machine now they better recognize that 8k subscribers.

[@kudziechings8338]

I wish I had found you earlier you make it easy to accept your HIV status well done you are changing lives mine included

[@mphatsochikoko2081]

True

[@SuzetteKhiba]

You're truly a strong and courageous woman. Believe it that you've changed many lives out there. God bless you❤️

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Thank you so much!

[@kaymiller2441]

@@NozibeleQamngana I have just come across your channel and listened to your abortion journey, can you tell me how you told your mother about your abortion and being HIV negative. Presumably you told her before going public.

[@abongilemduduma849]

i still cannot believe that there is still a stigma about HIV, it is sad. keep doing what you doing sis!!!

[@asiphemdingi8873]

Sis’Asakhe please also talk about how your in-laws took it. You are a newly wed plus you are married umntu wasezilalin.

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Noted standwa :)

[@nhontomtsamane]

Nam yaaz ndiyarhala ukwazi

[@nombusontsimbi8291]

“Guys the same questions you ask me , is questions I have already asked myself “😂😂🙌🏻

[@amandandlovu4743]

Please monetize your page , I’ll watch all the ads... you’re worth it

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Aaah sis. Thank you. I've done that ❤️

[@_molebogeng6281]

You are so vocal I love it 🙌.Shout out to your family and friends that have supported you on your journey

[@patienced.8327]

I've been watching your vids without commenting at any of them. I respect you for giving hope to every person who's infected with HIv. You getting unfairly infected with HIV wasn't a mistake. God knew. And now you're inspiring a lot of people, not just us your subscribers. I highly highly respect you.

[@eneresmapfumo2650]

Nozi yu are God sent yu are helping alot of people. I would want to have a copy of mine on the book you are writing lam watching you from Zimbabwe , l listen to your videos 3times a day

[@nhleleloshongwe2273]

I believe you girl, in fact we need more people like you in this world.

[@ezikanozifaithnozizwematho5580]

So beautiful and authentic, I believe you are saving lives and giving people hope with your personal testimony.

[@thepurposeentrepreneur6953]

You are an all round winner 🥇

[@RealTalkWorld]

Girl you inspire not just positive people but those who are yet to engage in sexual activity on how to protect themselves, some to be in a relationship with a partner that is positive and some who are already positive on how to rise and keep going regardless of their status. Your mission or purpose is a good one and the lord has brought you thus far

[@enigma6451]

I love your personality. Just beautiful and warming

[@mathapelomagagula3152]

I just love you. Watching your videos always makes me happy.

[@goitsepheko4263]

I found myself in your channel and this is my 4th video. I will never judge you or other regardless of my opinion it’s better if people can keep their negativity to theirselves if thy have nothing better to say. Am proud of you because you are changing lives and living the truth. “Let is support others guys because tomorrow it might happen to our beloved ones”

[@swazi4769]

Cheers Nozi, will sip onto my non alcoholic wine as well. Loving you and your story. Thank you for reclaiming your life even after your diagnosis. Your diagnosis does not define who you are. You are an inspiration sisi.

[@suzyomwagomba21]

I admire your strength and tenacity. Have you considered public speaking? U are such an encouraging woman

[@sellahchabe1248]

Hey, nice video.kindly cover on the short and long term side effects of the meds and how to overcome them.

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Noted Sellah :)

[@sihlem444]

I love you 😍❤️ uyasikhulisa sana. And I get the healing that comes with controlling the narrative.

[@magdelinemakgatho6115]

I love your personality and positive spirit ❤️ you are doing a great job... God bless you ❤️

[@dikeledithoba4169]

I love everything about you, you are so beautiful 😍. God uses the worst situation to bring out the . best in us. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@fakeittillyoumakeitwithus5525]

Thank you for the honesty❤️👏🏽

[@assanacampbell6487]

You’re a sweet heart! I love your accent. 🇯🇲

[@samimercyber8715]

I discovered your channel the other day. I could listen to you all day 😁😁. So much love from Kenya

[@sabelanimoni4664]

Its so important to understand that each story is unique and that not everyone has the support of family and friends. Im happy that you highlited the fact that you are not doing this for "fame" and there are people you are helping. #Womandla

[@thabsilenkosi1200]

Yaz kodwa you've grown unto me,everytime I get a notification you've posted I silently scream "Noziii" 😍😍😍. Keep it up though girl♥️🌹

[@hapiloemoabi10]

I'm happy that i came across your ..I'm definitely gonna watch all the videos from the very first

[@lisaskepe_Amisu]

Matseee wam njee. You are soo loved ke yaz. I took it after u am courageous bcoz of u now.

[@lucywaiharo6742]

Watching your story from Kenya. I discovered you on Sunday and I just cant stop binge watching

[@nozukophumla5121]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️And you need to be really really ready when opening up I love your confidence.... May God continue to bless you ntinga ntaka 😊😊😊😊

[@vuyiswancwaiba1053]

Hey babe. Just subscribed to your channel and I'm loving it 😊😊. Just wondering, would you kindly make a video talking about your experiences with your in-laws like how did they react to you and whether they gave you any problems or not. Love your videos ❤❤❤

[@lightslite]

Hey Nozi, I really like your content. I wish a lot of young people can be glued up on your content like I am.

[@sieroalf7675]

You are beautiful and an inspiration

[@abongwemasiza534]

"This is none alcoholic"😂😂. I love you sis❤❤❤, keep strong and beautiful.

[@emihlexakana378]

I would usually scroll down to read the comments xa ndibukele videos zabantu but with her different story. Kuthi mmamele qha mntakabawo!!! 💯👌Unomkhitha sisi. Ungadinwa ❤️

[@asiphemdingi8873]

Loving the sound on this video. Also I see the hair is down Enkosi kuBhuti Mkhaya. I love you Sis’Asakhe wam ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️......

[@nthabisengmetsing5467]

I doubt this could could have been your way of seeking attention, not in our society that views HIV they way they do!!! Your strength is impeccable, love you 😍 girl!! Thank you for allowing us into your world. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ProphetEdgarkapanga]

Admire your strength and courage Over a decade since this first appeared, yet still taboo🤔 Intolerance

[@sipepelapindlovu5876]

You really are a strong woman hey, have been listening to your videos all morning out here in Zimbabwe, would love to meet you one day,woooow

[@kennykukuri464]

I fell inlove with your channel, you are a strong woman nozi,sending all the love from 🇳🇦 walvisbay...stay blessed my love...

[@nomzomhlekona1859]

You are inspirational kumkanikazi❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thembekabaliso9034]

Your face when you say "this is non alcoholic"💔😭😭🤣🤣🤣🙈

[@maqelesinazo7793]

My inspiration😍😍

[@thabileramootla1595]

Be strong Gul u Wil get 100% support from other people.

[@Mellie_Matshubeng]

Your courage 🤯🤩

[@morongoamanyathela6484]

That "Is not alcoholic"🤣😂🤣 i felt it😂🤣

[@phelomatomanematomane1952]

Semhle samthandi marn 😊♥️ " none alcoholic" 😂😂

[@saniquehouston912]

I’d love to meet you someday........ your story is truly beautiful

[@thembinxitywa9754]

And you are owning your story. It’s so sad that even in 2020 there is still this stigma around HIV. And people will always talk, whether you do good or bad they talk. That we cannot change. You have a strong support system 💕. 🤣🤣 “This is non-alcoholic”. Ukhona ebeseye ready to tell your mom 🤦‍♀️.

[@keshebileonekbmorwe3163]

"Because I can🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣" Nozi though🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dikeledimonang6334]

God bless you. Love you Nozi .

[@priscillasabi8325]

But i was not shocked for the merw fact that i am living around ppl who are hiv positive..nd the support i am giving them is out of this world..i started following you i think about a month ago nd i felt inlove with u..u are an inspiration..nd no1 askes to be hiv positive it happens..big up Ausi Asakhe

[@elle_m5457]

The day I have a child, I’m naming her after you. Baxelele 😂😂😂 Nooone alcoholic

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Tyini!!! I needed to make sure they understand its NON-ALCHOHOLIC! HAHAHA

[@tobekilemdumata8910]

Hi Nozie, I truly like your energy and confidence to come up and assist others please continue doing the great thing 😘. I just wanna know that how is your understanding between alcohol and ARVs since you mentioned it from the begging of your video. Like does liquor disturb the functioning of the above metioned drugs within the body or what? Thank you in advance for answering ❤❤

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Hi Tobekile, In general, one or two drink is likely to be fine, if this is something you enjoy. There are no interactions between alcohol and ARVs. More heavy drinking however can lead to missing doses of your ARVs. Alcohol, taken excessively, can also make efavirenz side effects worse, in particular feeling dizzy. So, it all depends on how often do you drink and in what moderation.

[@tobekilemdumata8910]

Thanks dear, I'm gathering this information so that I can also assist when necessary.

[@mercymarunda9692]

You are so beautiful😍😍

[@fakeittillyoumakeitwithus5525]

Ayiselwa nale shapopo! ngoku😂🤣❤️

[@boitumelomalaka9396]

Hey Nozi😊 been watching your videos since day one! You truly inspire me⚘ Can I ask... I just started with prep and it really doesn't treat me so well. I vomit and feel nauseous the morning after I had it. What do you think I should do?

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Hi B - remember this, PreP like any other drug. When a drug is foreign in your body, your system would try to fight it out because its not used to it. I felt the same way when I started my ARVs. I would feel dizzy and nauseous. But my doctor had already prepared me. You should give it another week or so. But if it persists, please speak to your doctor :)

[@boitumelomalaka9396]

Thank you so much sis♡ I'll give it a week and see how it goes

[@lindamoji5133]

Semhle 💐

[@melisagabagas4046]

I could watch you all day ❤☺😊

[@nomsantsoane3984]

You are soooooo sooooo super strong

[@Vuyo_maNkwali]

Nozi how can one get your book... I would love to read it especially now that we have all the time being in lockdown

[@edwards3367]

I would like to know if you have plans on having children in more years to come and if so,what has to be done in order to keep your partner safe.Also are there any concerns of using Arvs in pregnacy.Is it something you would even like to do?Any advice to hiv positive women with hiv positive partners anout staring a family.Thanks.Your a gem😊

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Hi Chelsea, I covered this topic a few weeks ago. The link to the video is as follows: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZKsn5R6bpmmfrc

[@zintledwabayo7429]

Hey Nozi ❤❤ please tell us the story of disclosing your status to your hubby.

[@NozibeleQamngana]

Our next video will feature him, I promise :) And we will talk all about that.

[@graciousmasa492]

❤️❤️

[@noloyisomakaziwembali7867]

I love you❤️

[@mpumingcobo9899]

I can't comment on your Facebook page ican react or share😔

[@timnaseisi6969]

I love you so much ❤️

[@natashandou7153]

I Love You ❤️♥️💜💙

[@nosibusisocele3391]

Your courage. Your beauty. 👌🏾❤

[@cikizwabikitsha4571]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nomsantsoane3984]

Guys Nozibele is extraordinary strong

[@ceciliachitsumba5240]

❤️

[@busin6388]

People are so judgmental yhu... Unbelievable.

[@noxolo_n_msibi2261]

Yup there's still stigma.

[@silindilewitness943]

Is your husband HIV positive also? If not how does he deal with this situation?

[@lorrainemadure2837]

Silindile, apparently they met after she was already Hiv positive. Husband is negative. He persued her knowing about her status.

[@NozibeleQamngana]

He's HIV negative. He has been very supportive. The next video we're going to share, next time, will include him :)

[@silindilewitness943]

@@NozibeleQamngana okay please do I can't wait for that video. I send my love to you ❤❤❤

[@rumbidzaigloriatigere9096]

🌹

[@mamellomphahlele6965]

🧡🧡💗💗

[@k88k82]

Can you please spell out how to pronounce your name?

[@kagisoletoaba9189]

I can understand your husband accepting your status, what about his mother and his family as a whole. Already it’s a battle between mother in laws and daughters in law but having a daughter in law whose hiv positive must have been a struggle mind sharing that.

[@rosaokoye605]

People dont need to agree with you. If you, your husband and your family are agree with you? That is what is important for you, forget about people out there what trash they have to say dear.