by Juan Lopez | Oct 25, 2022 | Hepatitis C
I contracted Hep-C more than likely from intravenous drug use sometime in my early twenties. I had thought that bleach would kill off the virus and when I was told that it doesn't I assumed I had it. It was at that point (no pun intended) that I became even...
by Juan Lopez | Oct 25, 2022 | Hepatitis C
Hola, my name is Pa! I am writing this to express how Hep C has affected my life. I contracted Hep C through MSM anal sex. I was told I had Hep C after I had blood work done in 2015, if I am not mistaken. It was a somewhat shocking discovery for me, even though I had...
by Juan Lopez | Oct 25, 2022 | Hepatitis C
I knew from the very beginning that I would eventually get Hep C. I wasn’t in a position to look after my health or safety, having to find used needles on the ground and clean them out with soap and water. Had I had access to proper supplies this wouldn’t have...
by Juan Lopez | Oct 25, 2022 | Hepatitis C
I got a call from an estranged friend, sometime in 1995, in which she blurted out “I have Hepatitis C, and you probably have it too, and we are going to die from it.” before abruptly hanging up. I freaked out, immediately went and got high, and proceeded to try my...
by Juan Lopez | Jul 6, 2022 | HIV
On June 27th each year, we observe National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), a day to emphasize and encourage HIV testing. This year’s theme is “HIV Testing is Self Care” HIV testing can be free, easy, fast, and confidential. HIV self-tests can be done when...
