How I Got HIV and AIDS

How I Got HIV and AIDS
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How I Got HIV and AIDS
I grew up in Oregon and belonged to a huge family that was cared for by a single parent. Our mother was hardworking, but we still faced several challenges. Therefore, as an older child, I had to start working young to support the household. In form two, I could contribute to my fees and save money. During my years in secondary school, I realized that I was attracted to boys, not girls. When I informed my mother, siblings, and friends about my awareness of being gay, they were disappointed. Since then, they disregarded my dreams and visions and fueled my desire to leave the town. The information about my sexuality reached school, and bullying became severe.
I lost my job, and the situation at home became worse. I tried to present several ideas for raising money, but nobody was willing to listen. I persisted with education, but by 1999 my efforts proved futile, and I dropped out of school at 18. I purchased a second-hand car with my little savings and left for San Francisco. In this new city, I promised myself to lead a better life than the one in the hick town country life of Southwest Oregon. I dreamed of growing and selling medical marijuana to attain freedom and find love. However, I would later find that the reality of life was far beyond my comprehension.
The money I had could not afford an apartment or a room. Therefore, I started life in San Francisco, sleeping in my car. During the short days, I sought jobs in the city but was not fortunate. Soon other needs arose, suc...