Wrong Play

I read recently the sad story of a father who lost his fifteen year old daughter. The cause of death was HIV, which she encountered via rape at age two by a close relative.

This sad tale adds to the list of our short comings as a people. It also bring alive the fact that though HIV is real, many are not taking cognisance.

Sex had been in existence from the time of Adam. It is for pleasure in marriage and procreation. Over the years several abuses have been launched at this beautiful expression. Today what we have is sex happening at all age grades.

In the course of my work,  I have been privileged to interact with people living with the HIV virus.  A vast majority of those I met were youths and women. Men hardly come out to be identified.

On our TV years back, were awareness programs on HIV/AIDS. Nowadays there's hardly any.  Do not take its absence on the screen to mean it no longer exists. HIV/AIDS is real, and stories such as the dead teen will serve as a reminder.

Whatever your sexual orientation, please be safety conscious.  A person carrying the virus may not know for several years. It doesn't show on the face,  it's not written on the forehead.
A minor persistent illness is what led to several people discovering their status.

Though HIV is no more a death sentence as was the case years back. It takes expert care and a regime of drugs to stay alive. However, if humans were to follow the ways of God, we won't be combating issues such as this.

It is important to know your HIV status especially if you practice unsafe sex.  Early detection is best in such cases. Sharing sharp objects must be disallowed.
Be safe for your loved ones.