[Viva] Criminalization of HIV

[wendy stevens]

 My name is Wendy. I am also an hiv positive woman. I am not sure of
what to think, honestly Denise. I don`t understand what an
undetectable viral load is supposed to ensure, just recently my
usually undetectable viral load had a big ol` blip because of one of
my meds (truvada) affecting my kidneys. I had no reason to think
otherwise, until I went for blood work and was told my viral load was
high. Now how is a person supposed to know what there viral load is
from day to day, week to week (my question mark key seems to be being
an idiot) Another thing is about the condom, I worked as a prostitute
for many, many years and I had men on more than a few occasions, try
to and sometimes succed, in taking off the condom without my knowledge
and or my consent. So I really dont know what to do except hope that
people like you and me and the other amazing women in our community
can do something to make sence of this issue. I was recently at
aretreat with an hiv pos woman who said `I am one vindictive lover
away from prison` I think we all might just be. Take care Denise, what
you are doing is so important. Best wishes, sister.

On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 2:33 PM, Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have been asked to do a blog as a woman living with HIV regarding the
> recent Supreme Court decision that now criminalizes someone who does not
> disclose their status unless they have an undetectable viral load AND a
> condom is used.
>
> Does anyone have an opinion on this issue that they would care to share
> anonymously or otherwise?  Please state whether you wish to be quoted as an
> anonymous source or otherwise.
>
> You may want to think:
>
> 1.  Is criminalization the right response or is this a health issue?
> 2.  Can a woman be in charge of condom use?
> 3.  Do you believe an undetectable viral load AND condom use is the right
> response?
> 4.  How do you think the younger generation of women who have been HIV
> positive from birth will deal with this situation?
> 5.  Do you feel empowered, the same or worried about the Supreme Court
> decision?
>
> Thanks and please try to reply as soon as possible.
> Denise
>
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