Coming out with your HIV status can be daunting. Consider the potential benefits and drawbacks before you make your decision.
As a counselor, i find that disclosure of HIV status is the issue my clients struggle with most. It brings up extreme fear of being rejected by employers, potential partners, friends or family. This is with good reason: Many have faced rejection. But that doesn’t mean you should expect the worst. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of disclosing your HIV-positive status.
Metrosource — A Great Resource for Gay MenThe key factor to consider when thinking about disclosure is safety. If disclosure potentially threatens your housing, employment, finances or any aspect of your life, think long and hard before disclosing. If relative safety is assured, then there are many pros to disclosure:
There are many potential cons, to be sure. It’s up to each individual to figure out for yourself how likely they really are to occur:
Summary
It may take you some time to decide when, where and to whom to disclose your status. Don’t feel pressured into it, but know that it can be both powerful and freeing as long as it feels right and does not endanger you.
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