Billy Porter talks about the clinic visit that led to him learning he was HIV positive
Pose, also impacted his thinking.On Tuesday (February 7th) Porter posted a video in which he discussed the damaging impact of shame.
It comes from an interview he gave with Drew Barrymore. In the accompanying caption, he revealed how a routine visit to the Callen Lorde clinic in New York City to get a “pimple drained” led to his diagnosis.“HIV disproportionately affects Black people and our communities have made great progress in reducing the spread,” he said. “But you have to know so that you can deal with it, process it, and then move in ways to protect yourself and your current and future partners.
So please get tested.“I was always one to get tested. Every six months, as a matter of fact. But when I heard the word ‘positive,’…..“I had gone to Callen-Lorde to get a pimple drained, and the guy at the reception desk asked if I wanted an HIV test too. ‘They’re only ten dollars,’ he offered. ‘You know what, it’s actually past my usual six months, so yes!’“The doctor was kind.
He checked all my vitals. He checked out my pimple. He administered the HIV test and then disappeared for about twenty minutes.A post shared by Billy Porter (@theebillyporter)“When the doctor returned to the exam room, his energy had shifted.
