Bravo for the editorial ‘Stigma? Get over it’. The reality of living with the virus begins and ends with personal responsibility and the dialogue we have within. This means the only limits to the achievable are the ones we set ourselves, so it’s vital that the outside world knows we don’t see ourselves as victims. Victims allow others to make decisions on their behalf and live in fear. Stigma, schmigma...the real battleground is around universal human rights.
Marcel Wiel, London NW1
No sweat, baby
Thank you so much for sending me your fantastic magazine every month. Since my +ve diagnosis (while pregnant) a year ago PN has been a great source of encouragement, reflection and laughter. I’d just like to say that I have never been happier, more fulfilled or more excited about life than I am right now. Although I raged, howled and grieved for the first couple of months, I have now learnt to be content irrespective of the situation, to take full responsibility for my actions, to not ‘sweat the small stuff’. Most importantly, I have learnt to love the people in my life (myself included) properly, and to let go of those that needed to be let go. Thank you so much PN.
Mehrunissa Thomas, By Email