My HIV+ Experience | It Changed Me
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I’m in a relationship and I get tested every few months. You never know what someone is doing behind your back.
Listen does that help you if your not protecting yourself
Krystal theNurse Damn. So true
So True
Still use a condom
you are absolutely right ma`am
This was a beautiful conversation, Tripp. You are just a wise, well-versed, outspoken, mature, open-minded, empathetic and interesting man. I grew up as a sheltered kid, in the ghetto neighborhood called bankhead, in Atlanta. I was raised by my mom and grandma, both of whom were drug addicts. My dad was pretty estranged after i was born and the ONLY times i got to see him was whenever my mom brought me to a bar, for a few mins. My mom was VERY independent and the way she made her money to keep a roof over our heads was by selling alcohol on the front porch. She wasn't licensed but that's how she was financially stable. Like most kids, i was pretty naive of the darkness in the world, i was often in my room, sharing it with my grandma, watching cartoons, horror films, comedy shows and soap operas. I also had tons of stuff animals and because i didn't have friends in my childhood, i thought my toys as my friends. Underneath my carefree and happy personailty, i felt a LOT of sadness. I was overweight, borderline diabetic, i was consistently bullied and i didn't have a real, authentic relationship with my mom and grandma. I loved my folks but i couldn't understand why they couldn't ask me how was my day at school, help me with my math, reading comprehension, show me how to take a bath, brush my teeth, wash clothes, etc. I was slow at certain subjects but for the most part i did good at school. School was the BEST thing for me. My mom was free spirit, loved to go out and party with her friends and she had many boyfriends or at least sexual partners. On friday nights, she would drop me off to my uncle's place, her oldet brothet, and i would spend the night. Little did i know, my mom was battling AIDS. She was also involved with some abusive men. I was oblivious to HIV and AIDS until i watched general hospital, a soap opera and saw a character named robin scorpio, who has been living with HIV since a teenager in the mid 90s, and how it affected her way of life. My mom was cleaned from drugs for awhile but a few years later, she got back hooked on crack and it made her immune system worse. She died on September 29, 2006, i was 11 yrs old. Fast forward, i loss my virginity at 18 with an 37 yr old DL man. From that point on, i led a promiscious lifestyle and i had sex with random guys that i either encounter at underground atlanta or going to a bathhouse called flexspas on north avenue. I honestly had condoms on a few times but most of the time, i had unprotected sex via topping. In late February of this year, i was suddenly sick, dealing with muscle aches, vomiting, coughing, chills, swollen glands, and fever. My uncle, who is my longtime guardain and father figure, took me to wellstar and they took tests. I was sick for a week and couldn't work. A few days later, uncle gently but firmly sat me down and told me i was HIV+. Although my uncle is like the cool, laidback parent, he always tried to give me guidance during my sexual life and tried to advise me on condoms. He didn't judge me but was brutally honest. I immediately took responsibility and didn't blame nobody but myself of my status. I was cried privately in my room, just devastated and disgusted. Since my diagnosis, i maintain my positive outlook on life and despite my status, im still going to be a fun loving, carefree person. However, my status actually helped me to be level headed in my sex life. I haven't had sex in six months now. Since October, I'm undetectable. I believe the way i have been handling my diagnosis is through my family, going to work, living life and continuing my social life, and maintaing my sense of humor. Im playful, kid at heart and i believe laughter is the best way to get u through any obstacles. I have HIV but HIV doesn't define me, i define HIV.
Dionta Williams you’re great and you matter keep being awesome cousin
@@TripperPlugged thank u Tripp. Im 24 yrs old, turning 25 on June 16 ( Gemini ♊ season lol), i just don't have time for bullshit. Im going to remain the playful, funny, light hearted, fun loving person at heart. As for dating, i NEVER dated anybody in my life. I would love to embark on the dating scene. However, i don't trust those damn grindr, scruff and those other dating/hookup apps cuz most of these guys are psychotic and sick in the head. As for relationships, im just NOT interested in being committed to somebody, i love to do my own thing, be independent and most of these guys ain't mature mentally and emotionally, they still have that little boy mindset, sagging their pants and shit. Don't have time for that lol
Dionta Williams God bless you.
This was good your testimony job well done
Dionta Williams ❤️❤️❤️
I thank the Most High for keeping me, I've been HIV+ going on 24 yrs now, and I can't thank God enough for loving me and keeping in good health.
Praise be to GOD.
Praise be to GOD.
Do I see a channel full of homosexual men using the Almighty God in their communication but not respecting and Loving him enough to change their homosexual ways that they know God hates
@@thelmathomas8414 you don't know me like that, regardless to how I got it, God is faithful to save and deliver who he wishes, without asking you permission. I didn't promote anything about homosexuality, but a condition that not only effects homosexuals, but humanity as well.
Dear People: Control your Sexual desires. And do not sleep around with total strangers . Your life is worth more than that..... believe me!!!!! God bless. Practice Chastity from time to time.....it will be good for you.
Adam Kuba yes that’s wussup cousin I don’t believe enough negative brothers like us speak up about practicing safer sex. You don’t have to be infected to be affected but what’s going on. 💙🙏🏽
True thank you
Thx bruh
Tripper Plugged People today and still are scared to talk about your status I should know I was once that person and now I’m an advocate and activities
Amen to that
14 years ago I was diagnosed with AIDS.I was 24 and I’ll be 39 next month.If I could change one thing.It would be the time in which I found out.Had I found out earlier I could’ve avoided some of my sickness.2 months after my diagnosis I went undetectable and I remained undetectable since.My CD4 is great also! I don’t have any lingering complications.I just want to encourage people to get tested PLEASE!!! Think about it this way.Go get tested and if you are positive you don’t have to tell anyone.Take your meds and keep living.It’s just that simple.Please don’t wait like I did!! Early intervention will make a world of a difference...My best wishes to all of you out there🙏🏽
Ya Manz what is some of the sickness you feel you could’ve avoided ?
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I have a bestfriend with Hiv we randomly went to get tested going inside laughing joking i went first came out quick then it was his turn n i noticed he was inside a little bit longer than i was. Once he came out he didn’t say anything he walked pass me and was like “come on”while crying. We got to the car n sat for a minute while he cried about it. I made sure i reassured him that i still loved him and that i don’t look at him any different. Shyt broke my heart becux there was nothing i could do. Still til this day i get emotional about it because as a friend i wish i could have protected him from it.
Much love
Tell your friend to stay strong and I don't know you both but I will be praying for you both 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
FunSized Doll He’ll be fine. As long as he takes his meds everyday, he’ll forget he has it. It’s 2020 not 1985. Diabetes is far more debilitating. Now, that’s the disease is black folks should be worrying about because we don’t watch our diets!
K Moore as long as you take meds is it free where you are at
NEIKY STEPHENSON Nothing I typed was comprehended correctly. Don’t know your reading level, or better yet, ability to process what you read, but you’re way in left field.
THANK YOU TRIPP, I NEEDED THIS. I WAS DOWN IN MY SPIRIT, FEELING NOT TOO GOOD ABOUT SELF. BUT HEARING YOU SAY I MATTER, LIFTED ME OUT OF THAT PLACE.MAY YOU BE FOREVER BLESSED! I LOVE YOU CUZZIN!
Edric Resmur Love you back cuzzo
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I felt the same way. Sometimes life gets u down. Have to find a way to get back up.
I'm well aware of HIV/AIDS because my uncle died from complications. My grandma took care of him til the day he died and the family never treated him differently and he was open about his condition❤️🙏😇
Such a great family
My family doesn’t treat me any different either! I thank God for them everyday! 14 years later here I am.Diagnosed at 24 and I’ll be 39 next month.
Antwan wilson Was this years ago?
I'm proud of you young man I've been sick since I was 19 and I'm 57 years old now I know exactly what you're talkin about
Lol
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HIV is not a sickness sir. It’s a treatable health condition
Don’t call yourself sick.You are not sick! I’ve had HIV for 14 years and I am not sick.I contracted it at 24 and I’m 39 now.I have a disease,but most definitely not sick!
Okay I'm sorry
I’ve only shared this with a few other people but your story time took be back to a life changing moment in my journey with HIV and AIDS. My story occurred before there was even a name given to HIV / AIDS, so this is back in the early 1980s. Even as this disease began to be heard about it was considered to be something that only happened in the White Gay community (not true but that was what the media was saying). I had a very close friend who got sick on occasion but nobody ever really thought about it much. People just get sick, so we would say. But one day I got a call at home (this before cell phones remember) from a local hospital that a friend of mine wanted me to come visit. I had to call the hospital first to get the information. That was just so odd, I thought. Why would a hospital be calling me? And who was this person who had them call me?
When I called the hospital I was told that the person who had been admitted was dying and that they didn’t want anyone to know. But they we asked to call me so that I could come visit. I was shocked. Who could this be? And then they told me who it was. I just couldn’t believe that my friend could be dying, and from what? They didn’t know. So I went to the hospital - I didn’t call anyone else since I was told that my friend didn’t want anyone else informed. When I got to the hospital I was escorted to the nursing station, because this person was in isolation. The nurses then instructed me that I had to wear protective clothing - mask, gloves, gowns, shoe covers, hair cover, no exposed skin was to touch the patient. I was getting scared out of my mind. What kind of disease would require this kind of precautions. As I was led to the room I was repeatedly warned not to touch the patient. At the door were all types of warning signs and caution labels. I didn’t want to go into the room. I was afraid of what I would see and might catch.
I entered the room with all of this clothing on me. And I saw my friend lying in the bed attached to all sorts of machines and tubes. He couldn’t speak because he had a ventilator tube in his throat. When he saw me his eyes became real wide. And I know he could see that I was frightened and hesitant. He motioned with his hand slightly for me to come over. I did very slowly. When I got close he just started crying. I started crying. He was moaning through the ventilator tube, grunting strange sounds. And then it happened. He motioned for me to hold his hand. I didn’t want to touch my friend, even with gloves on and this protective clothing. But a voice said inside, just hold his hand. I reached out to touch him. The latex glove made the touch feel unreal. And I didn’t know why then but I knew I had to touch him without a glove. I took off the glove and held his hand. I took off the mask and kissed his face. We just continued to cry and do this. Finally I understood him to say, I wanted to say goodbye. I told him I loved him. And I left the room. When I got back to the nurses station they saw that I wasn’t wearing the gloves, and they said, “You didn’t take those gloves off? You’re gonna catch whatever that faggot has.” My friend died about 9 hours later.
For the rest of the week I couldn’t sleep or eat. When his family came to claim his body they didn’t want to tell anyone he was gay, or why and how he died. They wouldn’t let me come to his “funeral”. Awful experience, awful memory. A few years later we learned that the disease that claimed my friend would be called AIDS. As a result of all that my life had changed, and unfortunately began a long series of saying goodbyes to many different friends and acquaintances. Compared to those times today is so much different - there are drugs now that help people cope with HIV. But I’m ever glad that I’m HIV negative, and would hope that younger folks take good care of themselves to avoid exposing themselves on purpose to becoming HIV positive. Thanks for sharing your story, Tripp. Hope my story helps someone, too.
Bruce Wilkinson thanks for sharing yours too and I’m sure it will help someone. I’m glad you’re part of the family we need you here 🙏🏽💙
Very powerful thxx for sharing
Omg ty for sharing those times were awful for Aids as they had my uncle set up the same way...it was taboo to talk about it my mom wouldn't tell us he was sick till he passed away she finally said he was suffering from aids...all they had available was that ACT drug not sure if I got it right but it was nothing like what we have now rip to all the victims who died from this terrible disease the 80s was so weird to me as a kid smh ...againty for sharing ur story as well that's very heartbreaking 😩❤
Bruce Wilkinson 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Those nurses were trash
What a wonderful teacher you’ve become. You’re platform is a culmination of great humor, sensitivity, vulnerability and transparency. I want to thank you for being the big brother, dad , uncle, cousin and friend that we all needed and now have . Your words and stories transform the thoughts of your listeners and those watching you, I personally know of the subject matter firsthand. Keep being a blessing! Peace!
Thank you so much for those words i really appreciate each and every one of you
This story made me both happy and sad. Sad because of the close friends I lost to HIV during the 80's and 90's and happy once I pulled out some old pictures of us in our party days having mad fun. Tripp I appreciate you sharing this story...it touched my heart in a real way.
Those are moments that can really break even the strongest man down to his knees. Looking at those old photographs will teleport your mind back to those days and times and you actually remember what you doing at that precise moment. I'd give anything if I could go back in time.
I enjoy watching you bro! appreciate your genuine-ness and intimacy. Love the POV from a masc dude and have been looking for blackboyvlog for minute! I’m satisfied now! 💪🏾💪🏾 keep uploading.
This story really touched me because for 11 years I was a public health educator at our local STD clinic. People only seen me if they tested positive for a reportable infection. I called to many people who thought they were in a honest relationship and there partners wasn’t having sex with anyone else. I had to tell them they been exposed to STD! So your message is awesome and I want to thank you for your story times! They are helping people!
Deon, i never though of this perspective of the story before. I pray it didn't do much damage to your psyche. having to break down the news to new people everyday and the reactions. you need to make a video bout it .
Im in tears a lot of people dont know all it takes is a hug and empathy. That goed a long way. Tripp thank you for being so syncere and loving we need more people in this world like you.
He had me in tears as well, I love the realness in him and for talking about this difficult subject...Love Love Love that's all anyone needs...
Trip, I never thought I'd see the day that you would make me cry! This is one of thee best vlog yet you've done. I almost feel like you were speaking directly to me in some areas of the video. Finding love or letting love find you is literally the hardest thing to ever do in life. And if you are HIV+ and people that are not fully educated on the virus makes it extremely difficult to find that one to feel comfortable with and share your status without being judged... And all we need is education on how to protect ourselves along with others in any case. But great job Trip on bringing HIV as a topic to the forefront again. We need to be reminded that love is need of love.
awww thank you, I'm so proud to be a voice for love
I LOVE YOU, Tripp. ♥ Thanks for sharing your story and keeping it real. 💯. I'm also HIV+; have been since I was 18. I'm now 33. Living a healthy, happy and relatively normal life. Stay positive, take good care of yourself, and stay on top of it (taking meds on time, routine doctor visits) rather than it staying on top of you -- and you'll be aite. 👌🏽😎 That's for ANYONE that's positive. Glad we are now living in an age and time where it's considered a "chronic disease" (like Diabetes) rather than a death sentence, like it USED to be. 🙏🏽
I don't have HIV cousin, I'm not sure if you fully understood the video I was speaking on two other people I experienced, one with AIDS and the other with HIV but nonetheless I love you too and I you're doing the right thing. I love your attitude about life.
@@TripperPlugged Yea, I was only in the beginning of the video when I commented lol 😂 But thanks! Preciate you bruh! 😁😎
Special KEV it’s cool cousin, I see a lot of people doing that lol thank you for watching thou I really appreciate you.
I feel like I can feel your spirit. You're soo compassionate and thoughtful. You pay attention to the things ppl miss and your eyes are wide open in receiving the things around you. you are soo rare I love it.
That statement about storms is so true! Whether you're coming out of it, in it, or going towards it, I try to remind myself and others that it can't rain forever...the sun WILL shine again!
cjohnsonatl yea that’s some real ish
You are a class act! So deep! So intelligent! So street but your videos always lead with the heart!! I enjoy watching you and getting to know you more and more! It’s like you are the guy everyone should know - cause everyone would love hanging around! Keep going Tripp! Your journey is amazing and infectious! Thank you for letting us (me) in, and be a part of your family!
Christopher Cordell thank you so much 💙🙏🏽
Cuzzo! Each time I view your videos, I gain a deeper respect for you man. It goes so much deeper than your clear ability to "tell a story." I see another glimpse into your heart cuzzo, each time. I really feel like I'm experiencing, getting to know and embrace family. It's obvious, at least to me, not only the spiritual calling, but too the depth of your love, sincerity, and vulnerability you have. Much respect cuzzo. Much love to you fam.
Ty * thank you cuzzo 💙🙏🏽
You're welcome man. Keep it coming. You just being you, will free many to be authentic and become comfortable or more comfortable with themselves. I do hope we'll remain in contact.
I am very confident and comfortable with who I am bro; resolved that many years ago. You just usually affirm me in ways, which make me smile actually. Yes, I agree, deliberate effort should be made on the behalf of us both, to remain in contact. Like you, I consider and value calling one a friend. A little about me, I'm one of your older cuzzos. Age, experience, and all that comes along with life has taught me to recognize real truth. You give your truth, I recognize it and I keep listening. Like I said before, I'm an older cuzzo, 58 y/o, disabled, wheelchair bound, but one who seeks and values his independence. I celebrate life daily man, because there have many close calls for me, but HE has been faithful. I keep myself busy, as a professional therapist, which I thoroughly enjoy. I really have no complaints about life or my life situation. I like yourself, hold on to all possibilities and hopes, knowing everything will come together for me. In the meantime, I don't sit twiddling thumbs, as if life is not to be valued and pursued, in the midst of my life situations. I consider myself like you, a good guy, with a history similar to yours, not growing up with a lot, but never allowing those limitations and/or barriers to be a restraint to me. Pursued and gained precious nuggets through undergraduate, graduate studies, and life itself. That was the avenue by which God helped me to be a blessing in helping get my family into better situations. So, I understand a lot of what you share with the family. Again, let's do stay in touch, both here on your CZcams stomping ground, and perhaps on my favorable ground, when I establish one, other than texting. Sharing with you in here, a part of me, my thoughts and my heart, will continue if you give me the space. Keep doing what you do bro with conviction and realness; stay focused, stay on your grind, many need that from you, at this point of their lives. I value and appreciate good people like yourself. I'm sure you know the motives of those who reach out to you. I encourage you, not because I need to, to continue taking the slow route to some things, and enjoy the scenery as you journey. You're going to draw/attract the one for you, to you lil bro. In the meantime, continue enjoying this part of your journey, because each day, though you may not see it, new and good things are being added and attached to your soul and spirit, in preparation for all of what and who is to come. Know this, cause we both hold on to our spiritual roots too, you haven't seen anything yet, the best of what God has for you, has not even manifested itself into your life yet man. Enjoy bro, enjoy, it will all find it's way to you, without you becoming "thirsty," and going for it. Not so much the tangible, but the intangibles, the things and people and love, will find their way to you; stay alert though. You think you've been blessed now, which you obviously have, raise your level of expectancy lil bro. As for me,
no backdoor, slick approaches about me lil bro, like you, I'm as real and straight up as they come. I have no need to prove that to anyone, unless they choose to set themselves into my sphere of influence, and experience me firsthand, allowing me to do the same with them, as we exchange and build one another up, regardless. Thanks for responding, you didn't have to do that. I hope we hold each other accountable to our word, keep connecting, staying in contact. Allow me to insert, I understand you're a busy brother; don't need the clingy/attention seeking, unhealthy friendship, but one which will add value to the both of us. I'm open to authenticity though. Know I'm praying for you regularly lil bro (hope you're not bothered by me referring to you as such), at least I did not call you "Unc," ...lol. Looking forward to our next exchange. Stay safe man. Love you lil bro. My bad, if this post might be a bit long for ya, with a few errors, I'll work on that...lol.
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By the way, Happy Belated Valentine's Day cuzzo. We both made it through being alone, but not necessarily LONELY. I celebrate you fam.
This is really awesome. I’m a new fan and I love your work. Very powerful. I’ve been poz for over 20 years now and this is conversation is still very much needed.
I am hiv+. Unfortunately many in the gay community are. I am not ashamed of my status. I am upfront about my status. I tell people my status so they can make the decision for themselves. I have been positive for 15 years. I have been undetectable for the last 10 years. My doctor says that my life expectancy is that of a normal male. I can see why people don't tell their status because there is still a stigma surrounding hiv. With the meds that are currently available it is very easy to control.
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I respect this so much like frfr I admire people that says Thier truth the part that I dislike is the being sneaky an not saying anything giving someone the choice ..so I respect this so much 💕💕
WHAT DOES UNDETECTABLE MEAN, WHEN YOU GO BACK TO THE DOCTOR IT SHOWS YOU ARE NEGATIVE? THERE ARE ZERO STRAIN OF IT IN YOUR BLOOD AND IMMUNE SYSTEM? I KEEP HEARING THIS UNDETECTABLE AND I GET CONFUSE BECAUSE IF YOU ARE HIV POSITIVE, TESTED MULTIPLE TIMES, YOU ARE STILL HIV POSITIVE AND WILL STILL END UP DYING FROM COMPLICATIONS OF AIDS.
@@applecandyfolks7979 This is why people need to do their own research. if you're undetectable, your still positive its just that there are little traces of the disease in your body because of the medication suppressing it. Taking an HIV test will not pick up HIV but it does not mean you are cured completely. The medication works well enough to where HIV cannot be detected by testing. But let someone stop taking the medication for a long time. Months at a time or even a clean year, The body will slowly come out of being undetectable and you will have an open disease that anybody can catch. Id probably say it will take up to 3 years to catch aids but up to 5 years to probably die from complications if you stopped taking meds completely.
@@tasiawood had they quarantine victims from intentional making of it this problem would not have occured. I do not like when people say they are undetectable as they use it as a greenlight to not disclose their status to people hence wilfully infecting them. I think medication or not a person will eventually die from complications of aids as your immune system and biology was never built to be fighting an aggressive virus that impacts your entire system
Cousin, I SALUTE you on this video! Everything you said was on point. I needed to hear this today. Thank you for contributing to having Unconditional Love for all!! Much ❤️ Cousin 😘😘
thank you cousin
Cuzzin!!! Man I'm so glad u aren't afraid 2 tackle da hard conversations bc a lot of people r afraid 2 talk about what's really goin on bc they jus wanna do fake pranks & tell stories dat won't help anybody! So thanks keep pushing fam!
Thnak you cuzzo
@@TripperPlugged Np fam hell thank u! Bc we growing ova here cuz we goin b at 10,000 b4 da end of da year I'm putting dat out in da atmosphere 🤗
I wish there were more people in the world like you with such a mature and humble mindset
I LOVE THE MAN THAT YOU ARE TRIPPER PLUGGED!❤️
THANK YOU FOR SHARING SO MUCH ABOUT YOURSELF & WHO YOU ARE.
REAL LIFE❣️
First and foremost good morning. Man this video was heavy. It brought back not only a aray of different emotions, but also some hurtful memories. I have lost some really good close friends to this diease, and that is one of the main reasons I made the decision to slow down to the point that I'm celibate now...4 years Cuzzin. I'm not afraid of the diease, but I'm just not ready to risk my life at the expense of someone who doesn't give a f..k if I live or die. So, I salute you for being so transparent in this video. I felt the emotions and heart felt words throughout it all. When I tell you man I'm honored to be a part of your channel, trust me it's not just to look at you handsome, but moreso, because I know by the time it's over I will have gained something to keep me humbled and greatful. So much love and respect to you Cuzzin, and have a wonderful day, peace!
Willie Atkinson thank you man, even though we’re not positive we can still have compassion and understanding and you’re right, never risk your life for someone who doesn’t love themselves enough to love you
@@TripperPlugged you are right. And I do...I'm a counselor, and I encounter men from all walks of life and situations. That's why hearing your message this morning touched me so much...man I lost 5 friends at in one year to the diease. And some of them were really close, but because of the diease they refused to share with me their stats even though I knew...I myself have been blessed. As I shared with you yesterday I have had my share of men, especially during the late 80's early 90's....but by the grace of God I did not get infected. What slowed me down was getting raped by a family friend during my wild days....now every 6 months I get checked....but thanks for this message this morning....it was really powerful.
As usual, insightful and truthful content. You stay dropping knowledge. Thank you for being so candid and forthcoming. You're changing the world and doing great things Sir, and I'm glad I have the pleasure of witnessing it first-hand.
There are no words I was that cousin taking care of the sick cuz thank you for giving us a voice😭😭😭❤❤❤👍👍👍
Sylvester Hood I’m trying cuz
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Thanks bringing it up put it on the table thank you we all need to be safe
I recently discovered your channel. The more recent videos had me laughing, literally out loud. So I thought: “let me check the archives”, and the rabbit hole went deeper. But this particular video caused me to stop, sit and focus. Honestly, this is the most profound video I have ever watched on CZcams. I had no choice but to comment, and subscribe. Your honesty, transparency and willingness to reveal to us the depth of you is appreciated and valued. Thank you, bro, for being what so many black, gay men desire to be: open, and emotionally accessible. ✊🏾 [Respect]
theCDeffect wow thank you so much for that. Reading comments like these inspires me and lets me know I’m doing something right. I hope you stick around
You on a roll with these storytimes 💯
Tripp, you are so so real! I work in health care and have always felt that I may not be able to change an outcome in someone's health, but what I have always believed is that to show love and compassion is the most important thing one can do!
Thank you and I agree
I wish everyone in health care was as loving and compassionate as you.😃👍✨💖✨
Tripp, you're a beautiful soul. I've been POZ for 35 of my 60 yrs of life. And being honest as I always have, I find it difficult to find love due to my openness. Knowing one's status is a beautiful thing.
Blessing, the best love is love of yourself
you are love. its hard to get love when you are searching for it.
Thanks Jamforall, I haven't been looking for love but on the same note it hasn't found me either. I've been single for the last 10 yrs. But I will keep hope alive.
@@paulcourtney8510 hit me up, on trodaps13@gmail.com.
Let's what the future holds..
This is the most moving video ever. You would never hear this in a church, but it’s exactly the kind of thing we all should be hearing! Thank you.
This is so Powerful. Everyone needs to see this and feel this! Thank you!
I don't write comments, I worked in the field from 1985 til 1989 direct patient care. You're honesty is refreshing and your words are what we promoted back then. Thank you, I look forward to your many future conversations.
Thank you for being transparent and loving!💞
Thank you! I’ve been positive 34 years! I wish more people were like you! Thank you again!!
I have seen two people dying of AIDS back in the late 1980's. It was not a pretty sight. This disease eats away the spirit and soul. Frail, gaunt, weak and pale. So sad.
You were very mature for your age. It’s good that you had that experience to see for yourself what people with HIV and AIDS go through. Good thing the medicine is advanced now.
Tripp everybody needs somebody to love them,am still emotional over your story on how u had the chance to meet your friend's cousin who had aids,my heart is big and has enough room for who wants to be loved,like a long time ago when I was going through the motions of life,all it took was a great caring person with honest words that changed the way I saw things,Tripp u have the gift of love in u,I've seen it and am very sure others have too,and if we all band together to make the all important change that is needed so society on a whole will no longer look aids and other illnesses as a stigma,am so proud of knowing u with no regrets because u lit up my light in so many ways,u came into my life just when i needed someone to call my dear friend,tripp if u've never had a trusting friend ,u just found one for life,and we here along with all our cousins to spread the love and support we all need,till your next vid,u take good care,love u cuzz.
Vaughn Webb love you back cuzzo
Wow..I'm glad I heard this. I wish I knew you personally. You are a good hearted man. When you said you deserve to be loved and someone loves you I cried. A couple months ago I was feeling down because I thought nobody loved me and I didn't matter. I was in a dark scary place all alone. I was contemplating taking my life and I prayed and cried so many days & nights. I was planning on doing it around my bday. On my bday I was just going to go see my dad. I had nothing planned but my best friend & sister did and they put a get together for me over my dads house with a cake. I love cake and I was also down because I missed my mom so much. She passed away in 2011. Every since she left this earth my family slowly unraveled and things wasn't the same since my mom was here. That small get together with some neighbors really made me feel so much better. It really made my day and week so much brighter. I had so many people sending me messages on fbook that touched my heart. It made a huge difference. I was on fbook maybe a week or two and came across this lady talking about God and singing. I told her how I was feeling and she stopped and starting praying for me. She said my name and was praying so hard for me. I was crying and listening to everything she said. I closed my eyes and just prayed that God would help me out of what I was thinking of doing. I'm so glad I made it out of that storm alive. I have a different mind set and see things very differently now. I thank God for saving my life and changing my thoughts. Everyone deserves love is right. Everyone is special and deserves respect as well. I have a couple of gay friends living with HIV and they take their meds everyday and look like a normal healthy person. I call them my brothers and they are so nice & the sweetest people. I forget that their positive until they mention it. I haven't taken a test yet and been putting it off for awhile now. I have a appt coming up soon and I will mention it to them and take one. Knowing is half the battle. This story touched my heart and made me think. You clarified some things for me. Thank you for doing this video. So many people need to hear this. You are making a difference by doing these videos. I'm grateful and appreciate you. I just subscribed as well... 🙏💥💜💙
awwww this is why I do it right here. i wish I could save this comment to remind me of my mission. You're loved and you matter. Thanks for subscribing
@@TripperPlugged Thank you so much for responding. I really appreciate it so much. I really do.
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Can’t even put into words how grateful I am that you answered my question. I’m 22 and last month I got diagnosed with it, will begin treatment next week. It’s forever changed me, shifted every conversation and perspective I’ve had, and doctors tell me that if I stay consistent in 6 months I will be undetectable. For sharing and for being real with this, it almost made me tear up, love you cuz, spread love because the world needs it ❤️
Alberto Daniel Kerlegand Martinez yes man you’re the reason I decided to do a video talking about my experience meeting or hearing about people living with HIV or AIDS. I’m so glad this helped you. I didn’t even know what you were dealing with but the topic kinda stayed on my heart. Glad I have this platform to share my perspective. You’ll be good bro, don’t worry just do what you got to do 💙🙏🏽🤜🏾🤛🏿
Alberto Daniel Kerlegand Martinez God bless you! I don’t have HIV but I have sickle cell and there’s a stigma attached to us about our disease because people are simply uneducated, including medical providers. In fact it’s so bad that a lot of us won’t even go to get treatment because of bias and judgments receive that when we finally do it’s too late and we end up dead. I never used to tell people I had this disease because I afraid they wouldn’t like me, judge me ect. I had a guy in high school stop talking to me because he thought he could “catch it” 😒Little did the ignorant uneducated, bastard know this condition is hereditary and there’s no way anyone can “catch or develop” SCD. You are born with it because your parents either have the full disease or they carry the trait. Anyway I said all that to say continue to be transparent and open about your condition, maybe start a YT Channel, get out there and advocate because that’s the only way we’re going break these stigmas and receive the treatment we deserve without bias or judgement. Each one, teach one. I wish you well on your new journey. Sending you tons of love, light and positive energy!! I hope you really start a Channel or a blog....something so we can follow your journey or you can just update me here in the comment section!! Lol I’d really love to know how things continue to go for you once you start treatment. Good luck and God bless!❤️
@@melanin_monroe1897 I feel your love and your light, thank you so much for reaching out to me. I honor you for your bravery on opening up as well, didn't know about sickle cell until now and I thank you for making me aware about it and for your support as I begin this process.
I would say continue to be open and authentic as well, 'cause the more we do the less power these conditions hold over us, we're there to conquer them and to live our best lives no matter the case.
I do have my own platform and my blog, Love on a Daily Basis, where I've talked about topics that I've lived through such as anxiety, the value of labels, learning that love is letting go of controlling those around you, and am currently writing about mental and emotional health. I share with you my latest post, as well as all my pluggs so you can follow me. I will definitely be writing about HIV the more I follow though on my treatment, and will update you. Bless you too
@@TripperPlugged Platforms like yours are needed, and this gesture is something I'll never forget. As the treatment goes, will find a way to update you, and send you the biggest hug and love I can bro.
I do have my own platform and my blog, Love on a Daily Basis, where I've talked about topics that I've lived through such as anxiety, the value of labels, learning that love is letting go of controlling those around you, and am currently writing about mental and emotional health. I share with you my latest post, will definitely be writing about HIV the more I follow though on my treatment. Bless you Tripp
Alberto Daniel Kerlegand Martinez You are so welcome! I look forward to reading your blog and hopefully become virtual friends!!😊☺️I added you on Instagram cause that the only social media I have! It’s excessive_happiness_ 😁😁❤️😘💪🏾
Thank you 🙏 this is why I love you cuz. Awareness is Key 🔑!!!!! 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕💕
April G Mckinley its law cousin 💙🙏🏽
Some body loves you baby in my Patti Labelle voice 🎵🎵🎵🎵
Thank you for this! Younger people, whether straight or gay and black especially need to get clued up in some way as it is our group who seem to be affected and sometimes extremely ignorant!
Cousin Tripp,
What a heavy subject! Glad you're using your platform to discuss this important subject!
I was in a relationship with a man over 20 years ago when the medications are not like they are today. I knew he was HIV Positive, when we were dating, but I really fell for this dude.
Anyways, when he got AIDS, I took care of him in the house until the last week of his life.
My story, like the movie Philadelphia, is something I wish would go away. But at the same time, they are a lesson for everybody.
There is a reason for condoms besides pregnancy! Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Nowadays, HIV is a chronic medical condition. When I have sex, it's just the same as assuming somebody has the Coronavirus, I always wear a mask, and always use condoms!
Love from Orlando
“Don’t put your life in somebody else’s hands” 💯‼️🗣
I'm literally holding back tears right now. N there needs to be people in the world like you. Very moving and genuine ❤
It's 30 years positive and counting. I'm in reasonable health for a 60+ year old. The stigma is real, the discrimination within our community is staunch. If your positive hold your head high, live your best life, and remember that the best is yet to come. Thanks Trip for this video message it is one that needs to be heard again and again and again.
I was an AIDS volunteer in the early 80's when men were dying in a matter of days, and the media was labeling AIDS "THE DESIGNER" disease because Halston and Willi Smith died of AIDS. I volunteered at the Gays Men Health crisis center. I volunteered because a church member of mine contracted AIDS. He asked me to help people who couldn't help themselves. I volunteered for 6 years. Those patients educated me not just on sex, but on life. Those young men told me their fears, regrets, mistakes, their loves, and their lessons in life. Those jewels those men gave me have kept me healthy, wealthy and wise. Now sadly I am helping women with HIV because of their deceptive relationship with men. Now the wisdom imparted in me by those men, I now share with these women. I thank GOD for those 6 men who in their dying days, they cared enough about me to help me live. I can definitely identify Tripp for sharing your truth. I enjoyed this story.
Kevin Harris Us as people who are negative I feel it’s important for us to understand and help spread awareness about people living with HIV so we can help break the stigma
@@TripperPlugged we have to break the stigma of fear, education and ignorance. With all the advancements made toward people living with HIV, I am shocked and saddened at the ignorance of people and their negative comments simply because they refuse to be educated. I really believe their refusal is because they can justify their bigotry. However like you, I will not stop educating and sharing. I applaud you for using your platform to educate on so many levels. We disagree on the Pastor caught eating out his church member, but it is all good😊😊😊
Awesome Testimony Tripp. I’ve found on my journey that most black men have some brokenness that enables being body identified. It’s still not popular to vulnerable as a male... Thanx for being an inspiration. Please keep sharing.
There's a lot going around out here. I think fear kept me safe for a long time. I was convinced everybody was positive and It kept me from having sex. My 1st BF had AIDS and didn't tell me. Luckily we had protected sex all the time so I was not affected by him but it scared the shit outta me!
I never went through the "hoe" phase of life a lot of people go through out of fear. With time, age and wisdom i've learned enough to not be so afraid. That it's up to me to protect my health. I've even knowingly dated an HIV positive man.
Now I have to figure out how to date. I think i'm on the short bus when it comes to dating, lmao. I've been alone for so long I sometime wonder if I'll even know how to be with someone.
Sometimes you can't win for losing, lol.
Very first time I used a hookup app the guy was HIV+. What messed me up was that he was a few years younger than me and was gonna have to live the majority of his life with it. Luckily he was a good guy and told me he +ve and talked with me about gays / sex etc. Been terrified of random hook-ups ever since. Plus there was a gay serial killer in my city so I never took any chances.
@@dothedeed wow, what city was that?
@@antwanwilson7228 Toronto. The killer would use the apps and say he's looking for submissive men into bondage. Then after they were tied up in his apartment he'd kill them and take pictures with the bodies. Then cut them into pieces and bury them at his clients' homes. He worked as a landscaper and so he could dig holes in planters / flower beds without attracting suspicion. He admitted to 8 murders so far. www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47047394
@@dothedeed Wow! Thanks for sharing!!
I know the feeling. I have lost a few friends from it which breaks my heart. As we speak I have been celibate for almost 10 years in 2020. I just don't even try any longer. I am really sorry @TripperPlugged. I worked in a hospital in my teen years and that really shocked me mentally and scared my soul off. But I feel bad now that when someone confesses they have interest in me I just don't know how to accept or receive it. Just because I don't have the energy to sleep with one eyes opened. Thank the universe for prEp, medication and science. The world is changing and I hope they derive a cure real soon.
Thanks for sharing this brother Tripp. This is why I love your channel. Keep up the great work. 👍
Couuuusin😌 I felt You All way through this video. I can relate in so many ways. Being educated is the key, and ignorance speaks for itself. Im sure you touch many with this one including myself on this topic. Keep being that great person you are❤. People matter and people like us can most definitely change this world. You Are the Truth💪💯❤
I needed hear that I matter! That I deserve love. I will continue to be the best me! Thank you for pouring out from your heart these words of comfort ..they were healing to my soul! Be blessed!
Man that was really deep an informative. Your video popped up on youtube an i just started watching almost everything you have posted. I have no choice but subscribe . it takes a real man to especially a black man to reveal his real feelings to the world. I love you brother for this, you have a good heart man . keep up the good work an I have had a similar experiences in this situation. Take care brother, i wish i had your courage.
that's really dope, thank you man and I'm happy you subscribed I hope to see a lot more from you in the comments
Amen! Good message Lil Bro✌🏽♥️💪🏼
Tears.... You have an amazing heart Tripp... **Hugs you**
I love to hear heart-felt stories from on the real. I need to hear more! ❤
I love how comfortable you are with yourself
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This was real talk bro. Education is critical and taking responsibility for your own sexual health is the key. Thanks for keeping it 💯.
@TrippAli,I love you, your heart. I have got mad love for you and your work broe. Shout out from South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I understand your experience, because I also experienced it with a friend of mine, during the height of hiv/aids over 30 years ago. Watching a vibrant person deal hiv, to dying from aids. During that time, I never had second thoughts about not being around him. I kept being informed about the disease and kept being his friend till the end. We would still continue to do things until it was no longer feasible. I would visit him when he was in the hospital, always showing support. I never pass judgement o
But knowing having that experience, I know it's not a focus on the disease, but the experience of showing love and support for the person who has to deal with it, and that's what they really want.
Darryl Barnes that’s what it is, you’re so dope!
@@TripperPlugged Thanks
Bro I'm such a huge fan of yours, I think that you're an incredible human being, thank you.
Tripp I first want to thank you for sharing your wisdom, compassion and humanity. I was very affected by your story which hit very close to home. There are times when I feel that I'm living a futile existence of pain, loneliness sorrow and loss and feel sorry for myself. But then realized that each battle won or loss makes you stronger for the next one. I'll be watching your videos on the regular because your wisdom,empathy, optimism and sincerity are like a healing balm. Take care Tripp, love you like a fat kid likes cake Cuz.
A real conversation, thank you speaking out, seeing folks die from this young and old. We need to just love everyone. No matter
Props my guy. Thanks for the transparency!
Man I swear you vibrate on a whole different level than most folks...I think it's because you have a creative spirit...thank you for sharing your life with us.....May Jesus continue to guide and protect you Cousin!!❤❤
What a story. It makes me cry. I lost my cousin and my best friend to AIDS. I wish younger people today could understand what a struggle that was for us back then.
Yea I wish I never seen that but in a way i think it was meant for me to see too, so i can have compassion
What?? I did not expect that u was poz. Damn that’s crazy. I’m thankful I learned and heard about these stories growing up. I’m on prep also
I don’t recall ever having listened to anyone who touched me so deeply. You are one of the finest people on earth. Thank you from the bottom of my for what you are doing.
Your spirit reign Cuzzie The favor of God hands our truly upon you to touch hearts and that is a gift in itself. Continue to use this platform to reach out and to be the voice of reality and transparency.. My heart is full!!!💟
And Tripp we LOVE You! Your heart my friend, your heart, it is so gigantic!
I only hope everyone knows that their life does matter and they need to protect themselves. Please do not let a momentarily thrill be the cause of a tragic illness or even your life. Thanks for the real talk man.
Tripp, thank you for this video man this very positive, hey, Love you brother.
There is so much beauty in being vulnerable and you just exemplified that. 🙏🏾 May your cousin Rest in Paradise.🌺💐🌹
Hey tripp glad all is well cuzin n now u r well informed👍🏽👍🏽💪🤔🙏
I honestly wasn't aware of this vlog. I connected w u on FB as a result of a pajama party video where u stood out as very different but very relatable & comfortable w the other guys. After watching this vlog and binging several others, I hav a new found respect & love for your compassion your storytelling and your spirit man! You had me fighting tears bruh!
ayyye!! thank you man i appreciate that. you being in tears shows your heart and compassion for others as well.
Tripp continue to be real. Love don't hurt.
that's why it's even best to still keep it wrapped up in long term relationships. not because you don't trust each other, but because you love each other.
They don't inform the public that Herpes can b transmitted through a condom.
Patricia Thompson so can syphillis
Instagram Moments I didn’t know about syphilis being transmitted through condoms as well. I clearly need to do more research.
Stacey Williams i have it, it is my 1st sti/std. And im just done with sex. im 21 i lost my virginity at 20 and now i have two bodies🤦🏼♀️ i m lucky i didnt catch hivs/ herpes.
Stacey Williams im also lucky i have insurance
Iam a diabetic. I was diagnosed when I was 23. I have complications due to my diabetes which led to an amputation of my little right toe. My mom is also a diabetic and she is on dialysis three times a week.
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Wow! I work with people who are dying of AIDS and it’s nice to see that people can show love n humanity. Because I have to still in 2020 educate individuals that they can’t get it from a hug. Bless you for being an example of love. As well as talking about the safety of using condoms. It doesn’t matter the relationship straight or gay. Be safe everyone and know that AIDS doesn’t mean you can’t give or receive love and be treated with respect and dignity. Bless you all!
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Thank you for just being so transparent and upfront about reality. This is an amazing story you shared with us on this platform.
Great story man I needed to here this
😢 Bro the passion you show and the realness in your words tone eyes speak and hit so deep bro😢😢i love your straight talk this is the show you should promote and pitch to networks we need💪💯💯💯💯
🙏🏾 Thanks for your transparency 🙏🏾❣
Tripp, look at your h e a r t shining through. Cuzin', I am elated to connect with you and your astounding stories of life. Felt good to have "this" moment shared. My hat and heart goes out to you brutha. #BeFree
Wow! This video is thought provoking, sensitive and life changing! Tripp, I've never met you, but thank you for sharing your life experiences and becoming vulnerable so that someone's life can be changed! You have inspired me and certainly added value and change to my life. #amazingcandidandreal
Thank you so much
This video is everything and I needed to watch this till the end and I’m glad I did the message that is shared in this video is strong and definitely thoughtful I will definitely subscribe thanks for making my day ❤️❤️🧡🧡
TRIPP, ❤️ you know I am a faithful believer that we are all brought together somehow for a reason . Even our simple contact fun comments brought me back here to you ! This strong man , with his REAL struggles he over comes !❤️ I feel your heart your humanity and love your love for others as I listen to you speak . This is something lost today 😪 I am always saying if we can just reach out our hand to another loving human being that needs it . Thank you for spreading positive messages on CZcams ! 👍🏻 those Vegas pearl are going to look fire on you !!! 😊😊😄🙌🏻😉
tinker123541 awwww thank you 😘💙🙏🏽
Tripp thanks for feeding my spirit and the awareness of loving your self and other.
Hey Tripped i really enjoyed this video you have a warm heart
Thanks cuzo for sharing! Love your channel.
Yes this the best story time yet. So true dude.
Be the light in someone's darkness. Shine from within. Love you Tripp Ali
My mom was a neonatal nurse, and I used to go to work with her, and even before I reached double digit age I would ask her why does a baby look different from the others or not as healthy and she would tell me why to the best of her ability, and some of them would be HIV. Very sad to see even as a child, thankfully some of them became undetected. Then I had a uncle who was positive, so I've been knowledgeable for awhile.
Terrell, i am a little late but ur mom did a fab job explaining to you what was going on. she defo a good woman. But you need lots of human compassion to work as Neonatal nurse.
Great brother, don't be affraid dont be in pain, everybody deserve love and be love, i love you man much love from me here in Paris, i change mind set since i workin at hospital see many people with different situation sometime worst than us, mind set change believe me
Probably one of the deepest videos I've watched of yours 💯💯💯🤘. This is such an important video for humanity.
Man education is the key. So many of us still ignorant about HIV. You were mature & learned about it. Tripp man you have a heart & that's an excellent quality that you possess. God bless you!
There is still a stigma but it still is a disease until we finally find a cure for it some people think there is all ready a cure but the government is hiding it from people I don't know about all that but I hope we find a cure soon.
I believe that each one of us have a purpose in this world and I honestly know that this is your purpose that God has blessed you with.. let God continue on leading you... And thank you
HEY CUZZO I LOVE YO STORIES STAY STRONG DO U AND HEYYYYYY TURN UP AND GET YO RAP ON.