bernadette5000: I share my bewilderment that any time a poem of mine refers to death, dying or HIV, quitte a few responders write like they or I am from another planet. If we didn't die or experience loss, sickness or suffering of any kind, what would we write about? The capacity for pain in this world is as great as its capacity for joy. |
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bernadette5000: Dear Tawny Owl, thank you for being my fan. Bernadette5000 |
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bernadette5000: I have kept a blog since February of this year. I am a middle-aged, 25 year HIV survivor who has been on Palliative Care for 2 years. I have raised 3 children, to productive adulthood, the eldest being 34 years old and the youngest 26 years old. I was a high school teacher for 25 years and shared my HIV status with very few people. I endeavor to live a Buddhist philosophy and my surprising longevity with a disease that baffles most people makes me wonder if there is any useful reason I should be on this website sharing what has been secret and quiet for most of my life with all and sundry who might just be browsing through. Maybe that's my usefulness. If there is someone out there who needs a connection with someone, well, at least, for this moment you have one. |
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