Living Hope
Today is December 1st. That means it is World AIDS Day.
It seems impossible that a person could live in this world and not know it is World AIDS Day. But then again, I'd like to think it's impossible that someone would willingly have unprotected sex with someone whose sexual history is unknown to them or that people would consciously share needles. Sadly, it's all too possible and it happens all too often.
We all play a part in making this world a better, safer place to live in. No one gets to shut their eyes or cover their ears or have the gall to say, "This does not concern me."
If you think that, Wake Up.
Practice what you preach. Be a role model. Fuck safe and shoot clean. Tell a friend. Talk to your kids about sex. Hell, talk to any kid who asks and give them honest answers. Because with HIV/AIDS, silence will equal death. Maybe not our own, but someone's. We cannot be afraid to talk about it.
During my years working at an HIV/AIDS organization I learned a great deal about humanity, about my own prejudice and how fear makes smart people dumb. I met countless amazing human beings who inspired me with their fortitude of conviction, their beautiful laughter and their fragile openness about being HIV +. These wonderful people are our living hope.
Because there is not yet a cure. Because we do have the power to change this. Because you care. Remember those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS and those who courageously live strong and positive every day among us.
To my every day heroes and friends at the Santa Cruz AIDS Project: I love you & am with you in spirit.
11 comments:
Preach on! This message is so important to get out there.
What a beautiful post. You're inspirational Sizz.
Well said yourself. Very.
You said it so well that I'm just going to go with: yes.
I just got chills reading this post. Thanks for the sobering reminder Ms. Sizzle. HIV/AIDS is still something to be mindful of and I appreciate the reminder. We do have the power to change the course of this disease. Thanks for this post.
I absolutely agree. Awareness is an amazing thing.
I smr4t. I didn't know it was World AIDS Day. Thanks for the heads-up.
I learned something new today. I had no idea today was World AIDS Day. Considering there were no parades, no signs hanging in the stores amongst the holiday cheer, I had no clue. Sorry for my ignorance.
Nice post. It's hard for me to believe, but there are people that aren't aware. Good for you for helping spread the awareness.
I read this a couple of days ago and Fuck Safe and Shoot Clean is still stuck in my head - someone needs to put that into a PSA.
If you are buying a tree - buy one at the lot on Capital Hill (http://www.komotv.com/news/local/4806316.html) it is helping out a house for people with HIV/AIDS.
Great Post!
"fuck safe/shoot clean" is something i have heard working in the needle exchange community. i didn't come up with it. it is powerful though! and true!
thanks for the tip.
:) sizz
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