It is that time again......winter is hitting. Reminders are everywhere about what we went through two years ago with my son.
Last week, my cousin's partner passed away of AIDS. My cousin watched him go through much what my son did, but in different forms. I know how hard that was for him. It hurts to watch someone you love go through so much pain.
I also, last week, was invited to speak at the local World AIDS Day event. I will be reading a poem that I wrote while my son was ill. I am ecstatic! I so want to share his story; let people know how this horrible disease affects families, as well as the patient. AIDS affected my family in ways that the average person doesn't think about. I feel a need to share this and share what he went through. Speaking at Waorld AIDS Day will give me a start to my voice......
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I would like to see your poem some time, if you are comfortable with sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know anyone with AIDS that I'm aware of, but I have a friend who is sick from respiratory problems due to DDT exposure when she was a little girl (before it became illegal). So far, she isn't getting better.
Wishing you the best.
Amy (from FB)