Velvet Elvis Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Magic Johnson came out as HIV+ over 20 years ago. Why is this still a big deal? Are people slut shaming CS because he's obviously bipolar and acts accordingly? I don't like it. At all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterRosie Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I think that most folks are uneducated and have a gut sense that HIV = death sentence via miserable suffering within the decade. After all, there's been a whole lot of scare mongering over the years. Not to mention that... what if he got it from a DUDE!? Man-on-man sex is still stigmatized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I don't give a rat's ass about anything at all about Charlie Sheen. This changes nothing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Charlie Sheen still has years left in his life. It is amazing what money can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I really don't give a crap about Charlie Sheen either. And yes, it is amazing what money can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have a friend who was diagnosed HIV+ back in the 80s. He lives on SSDI and has NO money and gets his meds and tries to live a healthy lifestyle. You don't have to be rich to survive AIDS. There are assistance programs you can tap into and you need a good supplement to your Medicare, but it can be done. As for Charlie Sheen---well, I don't understand anyone having unprotected sex in this day and age. This ain't the 60s, so you are risking it all when you have sex without protection. I just hope he didn't infect a lot of other people after he got it. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlurredBoundaries Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I just watched the interview from the Today show and I feel bad for him.No-it's not a life sentence.But I'm sure it's pretty emotionally devastating and life altering. I fully support Charlie.I hope some good can come from him coming out. *Eta- I meant it's not a death sentence Edited November 18, 2015 by BlurredBoundaries clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The reason he announced it was that he was being blackmailed. It is just news because he is a celebrity. I don't know if he is opening himself up to lawsuits depending on who he told and when he knew. I am agreeing with Olga on this. You don't need to be rich to get HIV treatment and it is pretty effective now.I met someone who is doing well who is low income. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Celebrities are not my problem. Caring about the people I know and love who are HIV+ is not any kind of problem-they are welcome to my time, energy, and devotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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