#SpeakOutHIV

This intimate and inspiring new video features young people from across Georgia speaking out about how HIV has affected their lives and what they are doing to make a difference.
#SpeakOutHIV is a social media campaign from Greater Than HIV to challenge the silence and stigma around HIV. What will you say? Watch. Share. Add your voice.
Greater Than HIV is a leading public information response to the U.S. domestic HIV / AIDS epidemic. To learn more, visit: www.greaterthan.org/speakout
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TRANSCRIPT:
My story is a lot like other gay men story today. You know you realize that you’re gay but you don't know what to do about it.
I needed to talk with people who really wanted me to be me
It took me a long time to want to stand up and say that this is who I am and be proud of you.
I wasn’t really able to talk to my parents about HIV or gay related issues.
It’s something that we don't like to talk about.
Six months ago, I was diagnosed with HIV. It was a huge struggle in my life but it became a challenge and understanding the reality of it all.
I had a friend who was diagnosed with HIV and I felt like wow, you just slept with that one person.
HIV does not have a face. It could be you, it could be me
I have to realize that I have to forgive myself for the things that I've done in the past cuz I'm not perfect The status that was given to me does not make me. I make me.
No matter what the outcome is, it will be okay
I honestly can say if it was not for me speaking out and taking that first breath and doing that first step then we would still be in the same predicament.
I know that it is hard to have conversations around fear and stigma. But I also know it’s also much more important and worthy to live a life operating around love.
There’s something beautiful about forgiveness.
I speak out because it could have been me, it would have been me, but it wasn't me. I had to learn my lesson through his.
I speak out because I think no one should have to be alone.
I speak out because I want everyone to know that life doesn't end at your diagnosis.
I have a job to do, I have a mission, and that’s to speak out
Don't give in, keep fighting and keep the faith.
It's time that we speak out and take all of our stuff that we swept under the rug and we take it out and we use this.
To find happiness, and find the path make me come better is to find love within yourself.
I am beautiful. You are beautiful. Love yourself.
I speak out for relationships so that individuals won't allow stigma to keep them from finding their true love.
You can be free to be who you are whether you are HIV positive or HIV negative.
I speak out for people who are just like me, I speak out for you. People who feel like they can't be themselves no matter what it is, if you have HIV and you’re afraid to tell your partner your family or if you’re getting your friend to speak out. I speak out for you.

[@Smoothoperator89]

First step is accepting responsibility is a 🔑!! God bless all of yall who dealing with HIV. I respect all of yall

[@devlynblake2581]

That is amazing

[@mialatish9836]

I think I know the first guy .. Wow he's really sweet

[@RosMurMusic]

I LIKE THEY WERE SPEAKING OUT, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SEEN SOME MORE IN-DEPTH MOMENTS, ABOUT THE PILL TAKING, THE DOCTORS VISIT, HOW ACT IVIES CAN CHANGE ETC,, BUT I DID ENJOY THE PASSION AND TRUTH FROM THE INTERVIEWEE

[@keekeelove2803]

Damn

[@causeandeffectfilmfestival3267]

Hi GreaterThan AIDS,
We would love to feature this video in our progressive film festival in Athens, GA. Please contact me for more information [e-mail] or visit our website at causeandeffectfilm.org