How to Tackle the Stigma of Living with HIV | Gareth Thomas | TED

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

Well done mate, we can all get diseases, we should help each other and never be such a thing as a stigma

[@Angelin37]

God bless Dr Abiola on youtube channel for the great work you've been doing in people's lives . I am a living testimony of your Hiv cure . Keep saving lives sir

[@jayl9110]

Awesome talk from an awesome dude. Best use of 10 minutes all day

[@Rippone]

Thank you, that was an inspiring talk!

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

I'm 47 years old, I couldn't care less about stigma or what other people think of me.

[@victoriaobasi9435]

Hello

[@victoriaobasi9435]

I want someone I can talk to

[@jamescollins6347]

You give me hope…

[@andycordy5190]

Wow! Alfie! What a public speaker! Excellent.

[@britishmemes]

Fantastic talk. What a great man.

[@fernandocorreia5096]

I admire you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EthicsClassRVU]

I appreciate and admire Gareth Thomas to come and talk about his own life experiences after his HIV diagnosis. I think it is really important for patients to talk about their experiences if they are comfortable enough because it can help other patients that have just gotten diagnosed or don’t know how to navigate the next steps. This deals with the ethics principle of respect for autonomy where we have intentionality and understanding of the patient and their needs. It is refreshing to know that there are many different outlets where patients can share their stories with their identity or anonymously. As a future healthcare provider, I think knowing what these outlets are for my patients can be super helpful for their medical journey. I wonder if there is a forum or somewhere like a database that can be used to refer patients.

[@FernandoCorreia-fm6pn]

Well done !

[@itsfunnyd]

Should be talking how he caught it and how to protect from it either using medication like prep or condoms

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

I just got my diagnose yesterday and even my blood pressure went immediately down at the moment. I'm scared and I feel damaged, but I got the certainty of my status now and I've been counseled on the process I need to start from today, I am lucky that in my state I will get my HIV treatment and follow up completely free by public health insurance and this helps me not feel so insecure but the stigma is there, I'm afraid of talking to my family and my best friend about it.

[@rowdyelitehater8595]

Must be horrible.

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

@@rowdyelitehater8595 the impact of the news is, but then I'm 3 months into my treatment and nothing in my life has really actually changed for bad. My best friend took it amazingly and he's very supportive so there's that change too.

[@seanyani94]

My positive result came on 20231123 then I have started to take biktarvy one pill one day from 20231128 without any side effects. Every day is different and every day is a new day. Happy new year.

[@danielaguirre2188]

How do you feel now?

[@kylebank8818]

I would not tell them. They will judge you. That is none of their business. I best friend told me if I had hiv, he would stop talking to me.

[@twitch-xjuiceboxtwitch2088]

just in time with all those experiments starting to crack :))))

[@massimo4227]

I lost everything at 21, then I lost all I built by myself thanks to an abuser that used my fears to manipulate me!

[@loveandfaithfulness4479]

Whether you’re experiencing physical or emotional pain, God is the one and only source that can and will get you through. no matter how impossible the situation may seem, no matter how helpless or hopeless you may feel, you should remember this, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD. God's infinite presence assures us that we are never alone. There is no place that we could go to escape God’s presence. There is nothing that God is not in control of. Everything that happens, God either causes to happen or He allows it to happen. However, Everything God does is done in love. There is always some reason for it, and for those who love God and are called according to His purpose, He will work everything out for good. The reason why Jesus tells us not to be anxious is because the Father cares for us. as Christians, regardless of whether we are alive in this world or pass away, Our lives and ultimate allegiance belong to God, and everything we do should be done with the intention of honoring Him; our lives are dedicated to His purpose, even in death. Without God there is no hope. In God there is the hope of a better life now and the promise of a future. In this life we are bound by death, but in God we have the hope of release from that bondage. It is only when hope abounds that we move forward. All that the worldly person lives for is gone in an instant and means nothing in light of eternity. Even if you have attained your worldly desires, what good are they at death? But Living according to God's will can bring a deep sense of peace, joy, and purpose in this life, along with the promise of eternal life. Ultimately, the enemies we face, are not people or objects. It is not our body, It is not physical enemy. Our battle is indeed spiritual, In each of those cases, we can choose to fight the wrong battles, or we can rest knowing God is fighting for us. We fight this war by daily putting on the whole armor of God, always praying, standing firm in the Word of God, and staying alert. God blesses those who read His Word, listen to it, and obey it. We need to live each day guided by an eternal perspective. So rest in knowing that when you keep holding on, you will see that in your weakness, God will be your Strength. Therefore, repent and have faith in Him. John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

[@declankelly9829]

I couldn't help but wonder what Gareth Thomas' former wife must feel when she hears him talk of his "husband". Is it necessary for him to say things that could make her feel betrayed... which arguably she was. Gareth did serious damage to this woman which should not be played down. To say "my partner" would, I think, be more appropriate.

[@juliegriffiths2241]

I think you are amazing, your a good person x

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video

[@mikeA2010]

excellent! blessings!

[@celestialcircledance]

I understand the importance of people with Aids breaking the stigma but how is it that every TED talker thinks that we have the time energy and resources to take up there individual cause ?

[@SawZaag]

Nobody’s asking any such thing. Do as you like. It’s about dispelling ignorance…. especially the WILFUL type.

[@m.gabriel4832]

OK, miss celestial crankypants, I think you need a time out.

[@Doritbardola]

Celestial circle you should be ashamed of yourself, one day something may happen to you then you will be wanting to tell your story about stigma

[@emilyposa2116]

4:30 !!

[@garethhook9972]

I do like this guy,he has the same name as me

[@jataufwangshak8002]

Extensively times that step we are afraid to take might just be the right one. Thank you, Doctor Igho for your Compassion and for not allowing me down throughout the whole revolution. Your medication that cured me is super remendous I am delighted I came across your channel.

[@umeshshirsat396]

👏👏

[@cornkiller534]

He's pretty hot!

[@hmq9052]

His poor wife.

[@Doritbardola]

Don’t comment again

[@hmq9052]

@@Doritbardola Do you not feel sorry for her?

[@Xphyzeek]

What's there to feel sorry for?

[@hmq9052]

@@Xphyzeek She was used as cover

[@Xphyzeek]

You mean like he's bi and she's a beard?

[@spacewar]

""""Discrimination"""" LOL It's the consequences of your own actions.

[@Duchodso1]

Have you tested yourself? I got it from my girlfriend, and yes, it is consequence of my own action, loving someone. Start thinking kid

[@Arthur_nunca_sera]

Many people get HIV from their mothers, there some people that got the virus by blood transfusion... HIV isn't a punishment, HIV is a virus. Virus are natural. Unfortunately, they kill us, if we don't do the treatment.

[@britishmemes]

His HIV is not the point though is it. He's trying to help other people live their lives.

[@spacewar]

@@britishmemes It is when he tries to claim discrimination.

[@sarah23sbmg]

​@@britishmemes No not the consequences..he could have gotten HIV and not experienced discrimination. People choose to discriminate, that's on them.

[@riahn6016]

❤

[@aristochat3]

It’s ok, we all have acquired immune deficiency now. Safe and effective!

[@Angelin37]

God bless Dr Abiola on youtube channel for the great work you've been doing in people's lives . I am a living testimony of your Hiv cure . Keep saving lives sir

[@Hala.ahmed.Y]

secondly

[@Meandme710]

Should have read your Bible.

[@jayoh4542]

If you had read YOUR Bible, you may not have made that comment.

[@analuzurbinaespinoza1226]

Primero

[@FernandoCorreia-fm6pn]

Hello, Gareth May i chat with you in private?