Kory

I have been living away from my family since I was 18 years old. I am now 38. My family (mother, 4 sisters, and 1 brother) cannot accept me for who I am (gay) and having HIV.

I returned home (New Mexico; USA) after being away for sometime; I was in the military and travelled a lot. I did not expect to get HIV. I returned home to be with my family, because I missed them. I wanted love and support.

Being HIV positive is a lonely journey when you have no support. No luck when I told my family. They totally told me, I was no longer part of the family.