My beautiful and gentle 21 year oldest child has, I have just discovered, been diagnosed with HIV. He was brutally attacked previously which I did know about and supported him through. He did not tell me when he found out as it was whilst my only parent was terminally ill, dying 7 weeks ago.
I found out in the worst way possible - in his room here (he lives away as studying and I NEVER invade his privacy which is why I guess this stuff was so immediately apparent) I had to go in to retrieve a DVD of youngest DC. On top of DS's stuff was a letter re appts etc, and the triple meds which I recognised immediately (as a friend of mine has HIV.)
I felt like had been hit by a truck. I wanted to die.
DS is coping well, but I am not. I know it is likely even with the triple meds he will die before me (can barely even write that sentance). Saw support on here for parents and don't know if this is right place to be but need post somewhere or will lose my mind. Mad though this may sound (apart I guess from people who have lost a child - as I already once nearly lost this child - or parents who have a child diagnosed with what will be a life-limiting illness), saw a thing on FB re 'woolly blankets' stiched with love and care from those those don't even know. I desp want my son to have one of those so he knows is enveloped in a wall of love.
Please help me. xxxx
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InUtterTerrorPleaseHelp · 07/04/2013 22:31
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