There Is an Answer
How to Prevent and Understand HIV/AIDS
Introduction
Let's play a game. I'll give you a word, and you associate it with the first thing that pops into your head.
"Family."
What did you think of right away? Maybe you had a flash of good memories and comfort. Maybe you said "food" or "happy" or "love." On the other hand, perhaps anxiety or tension was your first response: "fights," "anger," "stress." In this game, the only right answer is an honest one.
Okay, let's try another word: "friends."
Did you come up with "forever," "fun," or "good times"? Or were you having sad thoughts of loss or rejection?
One more word: "health."
"Exercise." "Vitamins." "Water." "Nutrition." "Sickness." "Doctor." Hey, you're getting good at this.
Now that we're warmed up, let's try one that's a little more difficult. What do you think of when you read "HIV/AIDS"?
Come on. Anybody? Remember, the only right answer is an honest one.
"Death." "Suffering." "Cure." "Red ribbons." "Gay." "Needles." "Africa." "I don't want to think about that."
I appreciate the last answer. Th ... read full excerpt from There Is an Answer: How to Prevent and Understand HIV/AIDS ebook
