In the United States, HIV/AIDS awareness has helped educate individuals about the cause and effects of the HIV/AIDS. It also helped individuals that have been infected to be able to feel comfortable in their skin and not feel ashamed of their status. On December 1 of each year, World AIDS Day is internationally held for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died. In America's society, and many other countries' societies alike, it is deemed shameful to have contracted the virus through sexual activity. But the stories told about how individuals contracted the virus is much deeper than just sexual activity, but the secrecy and shame that goes hand-in-hand with the virus leads many others to contract it as well. It is until we can end the silence on the HIV/AIDs that we can rid shame of it, and bring awareness to the issue.
It is unfortunate for many individuals that contract the virus but it should not be a burden for them to be able to survive with it and live their lives normally every day as each human being deserves to. It is given to human beings to live and live well, despite of their long or short comings. HIV/AIDS should not prevent a person to be able to live their lives in a healthy and joyful way, but it should emphasize on the importance of protection when it comes to sexual activity.
Whether you're HIV positive or negative, you can prevent others from contracting the virus or preventing yourself from contracting it. There are many methods and options for the practice of safe sex, and it should be taken into account, if one wishes to engage in sexual activity. HIV positive individuals should not have to live their lives in secrecy and shame because of the prejudice. We should embrace all human life at the mere fact that life is an extraordinary experience and everyone who is a survivor and is living should be accounted for to deserve to experience it.
A movement that is occurring through a film called "The Lazarus Effect" features many actresses and musicians advocate the awareness of HIVs, is promoting the small cost of .40c for 2 pills that helps HIV positive individuals survive in Africa. This video promotes how inexpensive it can be to provide people living in Africa with HIV, who have no option, 2 pills a day to help them survive. It is alarming that many people die from this virus every day because it is left untreated, but the pills are very inexpensive and can provide this life-restoring change for people to be able to live.
In conclusion, any individuals from many different societies and countries are infected with the virus but what we can do as a community. To embrace humanity and promote awareness to the virus, so that others may learn, understand, and take the options they need to take to be able to live their lives in peace, joy, and laughter.
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