Comments on: I Know. I Took The Test: Stories from the Southern AIDS Living Quilt

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:39:26 +0000

I had a cousin who died from aids so I applaud the living quilt and the brave women who have come forward to participate. As a quilter and a quilt pattern designer I love the idea of publicizing your cause with a virtual quilt, the blocks of which are pieces of the lives of real women.
Mary

By: Confidential

Confidential — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:48:51 +0000

Letter from:
Hello, my name is Confidential and I am a student at the University of… I recently came by the clinic to be tested for HIV, and, I have never been through such a powerful experience of apprehension, worry, fear, and then immeasurable relief that I tested negative. What impressed me most of all, however, was the way in which everyone in your office, especially the man who tested me did an incredible job of calming me and making me feel comfortable. Had I been in the unfortunate situation of receiving a positive test, I know that I would have been in the right place with the right people to hear that news.
Getting tested and getting your results should be an educational experience.Know your status early testing = early treatment,treatment involves behavioral changes.

By: Charley @ New Hip Hop Music

Charley @ New Hip Hop Music — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:47:41 +0000

The Living Quilt Project is absolutely incredible. With that said, it is more important than ever today to get tested for HIV. Not only are you protecting yourself, but also your loved ones. These stories were excellent.
-Charley Brown

By: Omer

Omer — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:22:27 +0000

These stories are very touching. I went out and got my self tested as well. Hopefully these terrible ailment will be cured within the next 20 years.

By: George Maris

George Maris — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:26:24 +0000

Today is National HIV Testing Day,in recognition of this day people across the nation are getting tested for HIV. I once posted a question, when do you tell your partner your HIV status? I received many answers, but the one I was looking for is I have to get tested before I can discuss my status with anyone.
I believe the conversation would be awkward with out this vital information. The theme for this years event is Take Control Take The Test. It’s important you know your body.

By: don warner saklad

don warner saklad — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:51:48 +0000

Post sex STD tests are a strategy--but what do they cause a person to do? Give up sex? Have less sex? Have more sex in order to "get even"? Testing before sex is a way to keep some sex from happening, and, consequently, prevent an STD. Post sex STD tests don't do that. Pre sex STD tests will save some lives--some people will back out of the possibility of sex with that partner. Others may be way more cautious. Still others might wait for non-HIV STDs to be cured, if available. http://notb4weknow.blogspot.com

By: Hermel Hooten

Hermel Hooten — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:08:00 +0000

I know this i great to know someone cares..I want all the info i can get Ihave full blown Aids since 1993..Anything i can help with please use me..Thanksw Hermel

By: Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:48:03 +0000

I really enjoyed these videos and learning more about the Living Quilt project. One thing I’m curious about is how you recruited people to participate and share their stories. How did you reach out to those in the first group of ‘patches’?
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Andrew