Three years ago when a friend whose identity I prefer being hidden told me about the misery her family had been facing because of her uncle who had HIV, it broke my heart. He knew about his sickness and instead of getting treated passed it on to his wife who also ended up being an AIDS patient. At first I thought she might be lying, but by looking at her face I knew she … [Read more...]
“Stop Judging HIV+ People” – Jo Stands Tall Despite Being HIV+, As “Being Weak Is Not An Option”
There are two kinds of people in this world. One, who succumbs to the problems which arise, and the other, who takes up that problem and strives to eradicate it forever. Jyoti Dhawale falls in the second category. Generally, when people get diagnosed with HIV, it becomes difficult to fight for yourself, let alone others. Being tested HIV positive, Jo (her cute short name) … [Read more...]
What we all need to learn from this man who killed his own family due to HIV!
With news of brutal rapes and gruesome murders becoming a common norm in our country, here is another tragic tale that occurred recently in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh. A family man as you may call him, a person who loved his wife and two adorable daughters; this 39 year old IIT graduate surrendered himself to the police on account of killing his family. Reason? He … [Read more...]