HIV Stigma - I have judged.. other people are going to judge me

It's one thing to know people living with HIV, it's another thing for it to be you. There is a human side to HIV in Australia that needs a voice. Confronting the stigma surrounding HIV today will open a dialogue in the community and break down discrimination.
Hear some inspiring real stories from Queenslanders living with HIV and the stigma they and their loved ones deal with every day. Hear how, despite the many misconceptions surrounding HIV, they continue to live and love life to the full.
For support and information about HIV visit the HIV Foundation Queensland at endhiv.qld.gov.au/

[@back2mineCT]

My utmost respect to all the brave folk involved with this project

[@aidennewington2913]

big hug to all those living with HIV. No room for stigma.

[@venicemackay9244]

+Aiden Newington yes but there will allways be stigma because hiv is incurable i am sorry for this i wish it were not like this but it is. i would not hate some one if they had hiv but i would ask how it happened and if it was partly there fault for being a slut ect rather than because the condom broke they were raped or there partner lied to them cheated on them ect.

[@matthieuahmed8318]

Venice Mackay, you are just a huge moron... read this MORON... You have no idea what people go through that they become HIV positive. It doesn't matter how people contract HIV. People don't necessarily go out to get infected with HIV. Stop your ignorance and I wish you'd be HIV positive so that you'd walk in our shoes. DUMBASS!!!

[@venicemackay9244]

i reported you for abuse for saying you want some one to get hiv your sick

[@matthieuahmed8318]

go ahead... I'll report you back.... your ignorance is your gift...

[@justinamusyoka4986]

I like to keep off those who bring rubbish to my life by stigmatising me,i never give them room.I learnt i'll be by myself the rest of my days.

[@ferrierepc]

As an HIV+ person, I am very aware of how people CANNOT get infected....yet, oddly, with my late mother and my husband, if I cut myself doing something, or there is any blood at all, my blood, I automatically become hyper aware and I deal with my little cuts or whatever, as much as I can, alone. My mother, when this would happen, objected to my objections that she should not touch me...and the same goes for my husband. I say to not touch me...and he just laughs and tells me to shut up. I know, intellectually, that putting a band aid on my finger will not hurt them in any way but then my survival instincts kick in and I begin to think that if he has even a graze, naked to the eye, somewhere, that I can, in that moment, be a risk for him...My husband does 1 test a year, even though there is NO way he could be infected, but just wanting to be 100% sure, he takes the test. I have been positive for 31 years and, until today at least, though my numbers have never been great, I have not had 1 infection related to HIV. May change tomorrow but as of today, I am ok...thanks to the meds I began taking in 1994, which at the time were numerous, 30ish pills a day of mixtures of meds, a cocktail of meds, which then went to 3 pills 2x a day which is now at 1 pill a day and in future, as it already exists, probably an injection once a month. I am a social worker by trade and education and have worked with HIV people for decades and used my experiences with the psychological aspects of being positive...but sociologically have not suffered, at all, as others have, being told my blood is "dirty" which is the most offensive thing one could say, I imagine. I have been fortunate with friends being educated enough about the illness and how they can and cannot get it as it is a very difficult virus to get.....unlike Covid, which is so easy. One can have blood on blood contact and most likely, you still won't get it. The conditions for transmission must be perfect. When I go to schools and churches to talk about it, there is such warmth and caring given to me and it is I, typically, who need to comfort those listening to me as they are so moved by the stories I can tell them about me, about those I know, and it is so good for them to see me, a middle aged man, husky, not looking sick in any way (again, at least not until today at least) smashing the images they had of what a person with HIV looks. Anyway, that's it..and I am glad for those in this video and pray that they are still there, fighting, educating and I hope that they are loved, especially by themselves. Cheers!

[@mikeybear]

Powerful. Inspiring. Thank you.

[@cjh3458]

Absolutely brilliant short video. I take my hat off to everyone involved. It's so to the point. Well done!

[@robertward2888]

I just deplore the tern,"dirty". I am HIV POSITIVE. That's what you have to be,"positive ". I was ignorant of this disease when I contracted it. My advice to everyone. Love who you are. Educate yourself. Get tested often. Practice safe sex always. Know who you are having sex with. NEVER just take someone at their word.

[@tamahrafreshour7981]

This is not fake I was diagnosed in 2003 anyone that needs support, education, or newly diagnosed or living with HIV or aids come join my support group the voice of HIV don't be scared to know your status knowledge is power protect yourself get on meds asap this goes for those affected also

[@nielharris8961]

I been living with HIV for over a year, interested in support groups

[@tamahrafreshour7981]

facebook.com/groups/1530443993891721/

[@AM-nw5ch]

WOW!! These are very powerful,meaningful and inspirational stories of which all participants and their significant others should feel very very proud. What a sensational contribution they have made to HIV prevention. Congratulations.

[@matthieuahmed8318]

I love this video. I watched it over and over again. Was diagnosed in April 8th, 2016. I can't stop crying even just now. My friends and family are confused and scared seeing me crying without them knowing what I'm really going through. I can't tell anyone and I'm so depressed as if this HIV thing were a black hole inside.

[@nobaso620]

Matthew Ahmed You don't have to be sad about it your perception of the disease based on the societal stigma. Live your life to the best of your ability.

[@soongeeren]

Matthieu Ahmed, you should at least let your parent know about your current situation, this can surely let you feel better.

[@bmoregood6878]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tupikahielos4758]

My prayers

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Just connect with your creator and most of all repent.I've lived with the virus for 30 years now and every one close to me knows.I lost my husband because he denied everything said about HIV and refused meds.He feared how people would handle him but i myself knew i had one lifetime and its upto me to make it worthy living.Arise and walk.

[@Thinkbeforeyousleep]

Brilliant, powerful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@rachelsnyder5510]

I don’t think getting hiv or any other std means you are dirty, life can change in an instant and only the brave can survive. You guys are heroes.

[@rathnarekha9600]

When you have std and hiv you are dirty

[@lovedaljit33]

Such a great video .you guys are so brave to admit openly on you tube . God bless you all .

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Before you conquer outward stigma you should first conquer self.To accept the condition.

[@grantcran9492]

Excellent video. Well done everyone involved. You're an inspiration.

[@faizabelaaraj6885]

I feel very very sorry for those people who get judged because they're HIV positive. HIV is not curable and that's the main reason people stay away from those who are infected, I am so aware that it doesn't help them to get over what they have but HIV is a very serious infection. It continues to infect each part of your body until it becomes AIDS, and that's the end . we should all be very careful and aware of what we do , keeping our selves safe is a responsibility.

[@jessicab331]

faiza belaaraj you are just as ignorant...

[@MNJGaGa]

Anyone who is afraid to get tested, please do so before it progresses and makes your life worse, or you infect anyone else. Trust me guys knowing that you could infect someone else even by mistake would rip your soul apart! Brilliant Video.

[@fdomdo205]

This video is absolutely brilliant. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I would so much like to take you all in my arms. Thank you for making people realize that HIV is a "chronical disease, not a death sentence". God bless you

[@billymccaughey3741]

Love love and more love to all.♥️♥️♥️

[@DaRyteJuan]

6:03 It’s a little interesting that one guy’s partners would wash their HANDS 🙌 before and after sex. 😂

[@willynelson9595]

There is no judging. Let’s give people a big ole hug. Jesus said something about judging......maybe someone can fill in the blanks for me

[@MariaSanchez-tn9zp]

(Matthew chapter 7) "Do not judge others or you too will be judged" Jesus loves you

[@rustyshields7190]

I understand "Stigma" when it comes to things that have 0.000000000000000% chance of getting it. . . . .like sitting next to somebody or shaking hands. . . .that is just dumb. . . . .but when it comes to sexual contact there is always a risk of contracting it from a person who is positive. Not wanting to take that risk isn't stigmatizing, it is a statistical likelihood. Even if there is only a 0.02% chance of getting it through sex with a positive person. . . any risk at all is still a chance. . . . it only takes one time and you don't just get 0.02% of it. You get 100% of the HIV all the way for the rest of your life. What are the defined boundaries of what "HIV Stigma" is?

[@jessicab331]

Charles Shields nothing is 0%... even a dna test doesn’t say 100%.

[@Deevine_]

Rusty Shields your right. People should be afraid of getting HIV. People should be afraid of getting anything that could potentially kill you. People are still dying from AIDS. The Stigma is there because it was caught during sexual content and out of all of the sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS is the only one that can kill you. I can not catch diabetes from a person. I can’t catch High blood pressure from a person. I can’t get cancer from a person. People want to remove the stigma AFTER they catch the disease. Before they contract it, they are the same ones stigmatizing it.

[@Whatever94-i4u]

@@Deevine_ Before you say something stupid, educate yourself on how you can "catch it". Let me help you start, you won't get it through casual contact (hugging, using the same toilet or bathroom, sharing utensils etc.). The chances of getting it through that is 0%. And there are still people believing that you can get it by merely looking at an HIV positive person, and that's a problem.

I love the Aussie accent..? They always finish sentences as if they are asking a question..? I wonder why they do.? I suppose that's why they make good police officers and game show hosts..? But, Australian women are usually hot and sexy.? So i will let them off.? Also, why would that women need to tell people her son is HIV positive? The only time this needs to be told to someone is before sex, obviously.

[@FernandoCorreia-fm6pn]

My deepest respect to all people on this video. God bless you all.

[@Sanddancer1]

turn the music off ! i cant hear what they are saying

[@sarita78870]

absolutely brilliant video ! I just got tested atoday and comes out Negative. I have truly respect for people who comes out positive. None is different, a status doesnt define who you are

[@rejasrivero]

I cried🥲

[@Simply_Sadie]

this would have been so much better if the music wasn't so loud

[@Thomas-fu8vp]

MUM:'If they d like it, they can lump it'. Who could have it better?

[@lizichell2]

Why do god botherers pollute every comment thread on youtube?

[@lonniesapp2636]

Great video !! Hugs from Florida

[@wendymills4693]

So brave 😘

[@omarbain6927]

I was born black I get stigma just for that am I brave?

[@omarbain6927]

Brave for catching AIDS?

[@idiossodre4635]

não teremos cura nunca pra essa doença, infelizmente

[@fdomdo205]

A special hug to Von. This lady is just... unique ! Thank you Von ....

[@starsigngirl9789]

That blonde woman is beautiful xxx has such a warm soul xxxx

[@claudiahillman6035]

i want to appreciate dr.owobu for giving me back my life again, i was diagnose of HIV/AIDS after the use of dr. owobu herbal medicine i got cured, all thanks to dr.owobu I will forever be grateful.doctor Owobu on KZbin...

[@jc2007rose]

HIV Positive people ARE NOT DISCLOSING THEIR STATUS. This would end if they did.

[@Perfectpearl]

"You will hear someone say don't sleep with him. He's positive." GOOD ADVICE. I don't see the problem.

[@jaggass]

Im glad im single and don't take drugs.

[@bladebrown4341]

I was single didn't do drugs, but someone on a bus stuck me with something in my back. Now I am

[@pavelpavlov8764]

We could talk a lot , and there will be many opinions, but there is just one importent thing - WE ARE HUMAN , I'M PERSAN!

[@Derrako]

haven't had a test. Too shit scared to get one. Last thing I need right now is to be told that.

[@BCL1185]

***** That is part of the problem with HIV. People don't want to know their status. We should all know. Knowledge is power.

[@tamahrafreshour7981]

You need to know if you come up poz come join my group the voice of HIV knowledge is power protect yourself you need to start Arv's asap if so

[@jessicab331]

Brian Ledford do you read these comments? The stigma and ignorance is what is still helping it prevail.

[@tupikahielos4758]

I was too , just went last week HIV doesn't kill but ignorance does

[@findoggfini8581]

There should be a HIV registry especially for these people, I love the optimism, but realistically humans still have desire, an urge to commit whatever is within their hearts. Sorry but better the devil you know, than the devil you don't.

[@sharonpuckett1441]

How do u believe in a friend that has not bothered to say he has hiv??

[@brookbrook5424]

please. go everybody in ethiopia and there's.hiv midesn you be come negative we pray of the god and he is mam

[@justinamusyoka4986]

What medicine?

[@brookbrook5424]

go in Ethiopia. the medicine is terst the god you coming negative the location is baher dar wenkshe kedus kedus gebral