One of our children has HIV, this page is for talking about that. It’s kind of a big deal, but at the same time, not a big deal at all. Sound confusing? It is! We are passionate about changing the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS, but at the same time want to be respectful of our child and the rest of our family. We live openly and you can read more about that on the “Disclosure” page. We are also passionate about HIV adoption. It is not for everyone, but it might be for you.
What you should know about HIV
- HIV can NOT be spread through casual/household contact. HIV is not spread through hugging, kissing, shaking hands, sharing toys, sneezing, coughing, sharing food, sharing drinks, bathing, swimming or any other casual way. It has been proven that HIV and AIDS can only be spread through sexual contact, birth, breastfeeding and blood to blood contact (such as sharing needles).
- HIV is now considered a chronic but manageable disease. With treatment, people who are HIV+ can live indefinitely without developing AIDS and can live long and full lives.
- People who are HIV+ deserve to be treated with love, respect, support and acceptance as all people do. If anyone wants more info on transmission, there is great info on the Center for Disease Control website .
Another place that has gathered HIV facts into an easy to read and understand format is one of my favorite websites, Positively Adopted.
