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Old Jan 21, 2009, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by brephi View Post
I am at wits end right now. My brother has been diagnosed HIV+, has lost his job, has no money, no life insurance, no health insurance and all of his fair-weathered friends have disappeared. He lives on the West Coase and I live in the Midwest. I had to respect his lifestyle because he is an adult and that was his choice. All I asked him to do was to practice safe sex to avoid contracting HIV+/AIDS. He couldn't or wouldn't do that. Well, it's too late now. He's gone from 170 lbs. to maybe 100 lbs, according to my sister who is now with him trying to help him to get better. I couldn't make the trip to see him because I've recently had back surgery and am in no physical condition to travel. He is such a good person and to hear him in such pain really brings me down. Please excuse any typos because I am crying as I am typing this message. I don't know how much more of this I can bear, but I have to. He is the one really suffering now so I feel selfish thinking about myself. Please pray for him. Thanks.
I'm so sorry this happened. I will definately keep your brother in my prayers. I think people need to be more informed on HIV and AIDS. It's horrible to be stuck with this disease. I hope he gets better...you're not selfish by the way. Some siblings are not even close with their sisters or brothers and would not offer their help. You're courageous and he's lucky to have a sister like you since all of his friends have vanished. Good luck and keep us updated...we're always here to listen
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Thanks for this!
brephi