Personal Testimonies
This page is dedicated to real stories of people living with HIV’s experience sharing their status.
Vlogs
Gareth Thomas – HIV and Me BBC Documentary
In this video, Gareth shares his personal experience with sharing his HIV status, offering thoughtful insights on when and how to have these important conversations.
He discusses the significance of personal readiness, strategies for effective communication, and ways to navigate different responses with confidence and sensitivity. Gareth also highlights available support resources, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about sharing their status in a way that prioritises their well-being.
Jennifer Leigh Vaughan – “Sharing my HIV status after intimacy”
Advocate and podcaster Jennifer Leigh Vaughan shares her story of living with HIV and her experience sharing her status to a new partner.
Nozibele Qamngana – “Disclosing my HIV status to family and friends”
Activist Nozibele Qamngana speaks on how she navigated sharing to different people in her life. She speaks honestly on her struggles and how she copes with rejection, and highlights the steps she took to help her share her story.
Billy Porter – “Opens up about his HIV Positive Diagnosis”
Philip Dzwonkiewicz – “Mr Gay England”
In this documentary, Philip recounts how he shared his HIV status with his family after years of struggling with his diagnosis.
Blogs
The Well Project
This particular area of the Well Project was designed to provide a platform for women across the gender spectrum to share personal stories and experiences related to sharing one’s HIV status. Its primary aim is to normalize HIV and create a supportive community where women can openly discuss their journeys and their experiences sharing with others.
Positive Heroes – South Africa
Positive heroes is a page created for individuals living with HIV to share their experiences navigating HIV.
