HIV+ and Shameless Show

By Jocelyn Meeks

HIV+ and Shameless Show episodes

July 15, 2019 Dating + Disclosure: Part 1
I will be discussing obstacles I have come across while getting back into the world of dating while living with HIV. Part 1 is a very detailed account of my story of dating and disclosing to who is now the father of my daughter.
18 min
July 01, 2019Diagnoses, Betrayals & Psychotic Breaks, Oh My!
This episode will highlight my initial diagnosis and the impact it had on my life, the betrayal and shame that I felt, and how I broke down mentally when it all came crashing down on me.
Here are some bullet points in regards to the structure of this episode:
What incited me to go get tested
My reaction to my results
Inviting my partner to get tested
My experience reporting myself to my local Health Department
Getting linked to care
Disclosing my status to my partner, family and close friends
Their reactions to my disclosure
My extended stay at a mental health facility due to the trauma
Continuation of therapy
Finally a silver lining
Thanks for listening!
33 min

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This show is focused on openly discussing your diagnosis and status, eradicating shame, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable when you need to.