It can take time to accept your HIV diagnosis and be ready to tell others. It’s always worth considering sharing your status with a trusted friend or family member or joining a dedicated support group as soon after you’ve been diagnosed as possible – that way you’re not alone in telling your wider network when you’re ready.
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