My nephew has AIDS

Prayers happy thoughts or whatever a Wiccan would do gratefully accepted.

He's Wiccan actually, or similar. We had a discussion about druids and nature religions once when I visited my sister in California. He's a Goth who used to dance in a club and dream of being a model. He had a certain romantic vampiric look about him in his 8 x 10's.

He's leaving California this week to be by his mom in Ohio, though somehow I can't picture him where there is no nightlife.

Physically he's doing okay. Mentally, not so much.

And though I've only met the kid a few times, I'm wandering through the last of my workday, here in the building by myself, crying my eyes out.

I don't have alot of people to talk to about stuff like this.

Thanks for listening.

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:hug: We'll be here anytime you need to talk.

We're here for you.

I'l send good thoughts for your nephew. :hug:

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big difference - I have a friend and a cousin who have both lived HIV pos for over 20 years and they are both doing fine. GET EDUCATED - it takes a change in lifestyle in that he really, really needs to take care of himself.

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hear it either way. Be kind to yourself and wishing gentle blessings to your nephew...:hug:

so wouldn't take them.

He tried to sneak it past his mom, my sister, that his TCell number was borderline. He fessed up to his younger brother that no, he has AIDS. I think his TCells are around 12 or so.

Bless his little brother's heart, he has his own problems, as he used to have a drug problem, got clean, had a baby with his girlfriend, who then went back to drugs, while he stayed clean. He now has full custody of the baby, and a new fiance. They won't get married til she's out of college, so that's smart.

But he was willing to take in his big brother, even though they've always been oil and water. It ended up that they decided big brother should go see his mom instead.

So they could both use happy thoughts I think.

There was a guy with AIDS on Current TV today who gave me hope that the meds are better now, and my nephew can still maintain.

Thanks everybody.

Sending good vibes :hug:

...you can always talk to people on the DU about this. That's why we're here....:grouphug:

thoughts your way and for your nephew and his family.

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:hug: We're always here if you need to talk about stuff.

uncle to AIDS in 1988, back when no one knew much about it. He never even told us. I'm so glad that your nephew has supportive people around him that he can count on. You and your family, especially your nephew, will be in my thoughts this season...and always. Would you mind telling me his name? (you could PM if you wish) I have candles that I write names on and light for those I am sending positive vibes to.


Take care,....I'm all teary now too,

~Laura

sending positive thoughts to you and your nephew

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This is very sad news but there have been remarkable efforts with new drugs and treatments. Tell him to think positively and to go research the best treatment methods. I wish him the best . :hug:

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(((:hug:))) We're here for you.

PM me if you need to talk.

"God won't give you something you can't handle"

There is hope there.

Take care and I hope your nephew is the one who beats this thing!

one of the more heart-struck and existentially haunting times in my life was when i worked as an AIDS counselor, but that was in the early 90's...progress has been made

peace to you & yours :hug:

best wishes and positive vibes are extended to your nephew, to you and to all his friends and family as your nephew comes to terms with this. I'll keep him (and your family and you) in my prayers and thoughts:hug: :loveya:

be. They will find a cure. Don't give up hope, honey. I am sending hugs and much love to both of you.

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