Make it Write Living Positive by James, 21 H is for the hatred and blame that I brought upon myself. I is for the ignorance, because I thought it wouldn't happen to me. V is for the vulgarity I felt because of the dirty stereotypes associated with it. The feeling of isolation scared and frightened me, because I felt so separated from the rest of the world. In disbelief and shock with tears running down my face and my blood racing through my veins and my stomach in knots. I asked myself why me! I can't believe this is happening to me! Why me! With thoughts of suicide going through my mind. I had to kill myself before this thing called HIV does. Wait! Stop! What the hell are you thinking! Be strong. Don't fall apart now! Gather your thoughts and feelings together because there are people who love you. You've worked too hard to let this insidious disease defeat you. With the love and understanding from friends and family, I can finally say... H is for the harmony and peace within myself. I is for the insightfulness and knowledge I have gained and will always cherish. V is for the victory and courage of caring, respecting, and loving myself.

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