Tears streamed down her face as she spoke and reflected on the long journey she has had since she found out she was HIV positive and even as she bats for others in similar circumstances Pam (not her real name) admits that many times she sinks into a state of depression and thinks about taking her life.
“Sometimes I does feel like I don’t want go on and to tell you the truth, like three times I nearly drink poison… but I still here. “Sometimes when I look at other people who have HIV and how hard it is for them I does feel sorry. I does try to help,” the 55-year-old mother of two told the Sunday Stabroek in a recent interview.
She has been living with HIV for over ten years, but it has not been an easy journey and according to her it is one she does not wish on anyone. For fear of discrimination, Pam has not disclosed her status to her close relatives; she believes they would shun her.
