Paddy,

I just wanted to throw in my thoughts too. I don't have HIV, but do have quite a few friends who do.. one who was a stellar drag queen in our circle of friends, and quite well known.. She(he? not sure whats correct it always differs) did a lot of fund raising for the cause over the years. There was a celebration of her life afterward, and it was incredible to see the support she garnered in her time.

The reason i mentioned that is it makes me so happy to see that those with the disease no longer have to be sick all the time, or hidden from public, or anything. Really it is no different than the immune disorder I have. Its just an illness. Yes you have to be careful with blood and things like that but hell, how often does someone bleed around you really.

Anyways, if you ever need someone to talk to or rant or vent or just share with, send me a pm. Im listening, and I care