r/LGBTElders • u/yjman • Dec 19 '22

“The Old Gays” never thought they’d survive HIV, but now they’re a viral sensation

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/authentic-voices-of-pride/old-gays-never-thought-theyd-survive-hiv-now-theyre-viral-sensation/#.Y6CHzu8uKqM.reddit
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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '25

What can be said. I am still here and fighting the fight that many others could not do or face. It is nothing against them at all. But being a Latin gay man is not easy. I have survived 30+ years with HIV and half that with K.S. remember those letters gentlemen. Now it has progressed into being lung cancer. Despite the fact that the issue started in my foot and worked its way up that I am also an amputee. I was not angel by any means, and I can tell you I did my fair share of nasty things. But now as a married man with my husband of 29 years. We both have endured and moved onward with our lives. As many of you know this is not any cake walk to so speak. But I am here dealing with life each and every day.

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u/yjman Aug 20 '25

You are an inspiration, and congrat's on 29 years together. that's awesome!

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u/Thick_Newt_6443 Jun 29 '23

I’m another man who fits this category! It’s nice to see this since I still feel shunned by most of society being “old” and being gay. Please keep in touch😞 Thanks!