7. One time is all it takes.
The List. We all have one. Whether you’re a man or a woman, it’s equally scary to think about how many times you may have put yourself or someone else at risk for a life-changing disease.
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8. People can be really, really ignorant when it comes to AIDS.
Did Terrence “Little Brother No Play” really come up in The Pit with a scarf on his face?! Not only can people be ignorant to the facts, but their actions can be even more ignorant (and hurtful).
9. People with HIV/AIDS need allies and support.
Thank goodness for people like Mr. Gaines and Kim Reese. With the stress of managing a disease, work (and the fear of losing a job) and life overall, having allies in their corner is critical to the health of someone living with HIV or AIDS.
10. Couples in healthy relationships talk openly about sex, including the risk of HIV/AIDS.
Talking about sex needs to happen before having sex. Know your partner’s health history, their concerns and talk about the elephant in the room that is HIV. AIDS isn’t just something that happens “to them”; it can happen to you in your perfect relationship, too.
Thank you, A Different World, and thank God for syndication. We need more shows like this. Check out the full episode below.
10 Lessons About AIDS ‘A Different World’ Taught Us That Are Still True Today was originally published on blackdoctor.org
