People living with HIV in Zambia — what has your experience been like?

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to hear from people living with HIV who are from Zambia or currently living there. I’m interested in learning about real experiences — the good, the hard, and everything in between.

If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d love to hear about any part of your journey, for example:

- How you found out and what that period was like

- Access to treatment, ARVs, and healthcare

- Stigma (or lack of it) from family, community, work, or partners

- Daily life, mental health, and support systems

- Challenges that are specific to living with HIV in Zambia

- Things that have helped or surprised you positively

There’s no pressure to share anything you’re not ready to talk about. Even short comments are welcome. I’m just trying to understand what life is actually like from people who are living it.

Thank you to anyone who feels comfortable sharing. Wishing you all strength and good health.