Disabled man living with HIV goes viral with a powerful reminder about stigma: “The first letter in HIV stands for Human”
A post shared by Joseph Kibler (@josephakibler)Joseph Kibler is a New York-based actor and writer who produces videos that touch upon living with cerebral palsy and HIV, among other things.A video he posted this week has resonated with many.
In it, he explains he was prompted to speak up after receiving a private message from someone “filled with hate towards me and my HIV status.”He goes on to show himself taking his daily medication and says he wants to share a reminder with everyone.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“The first letter in HIV stands for Human,” says a subtitle on the video.“No human deserves HIV (or AIDS) no matter how they may have obtained it.
Whether they were born with it (like me) or it found them later in life. No matter how you label yourself (heterosexual or LGBTQIA.
No matter where you are from. We are all HUMAN.“And we all deserve support and a chance to fight against HIV and the stigma it brings.”The simple video has had over 42 K likes on Instagram and has had over 68 K views on TikTok.A post shared by Joseph Kibler (@josephakibler)Among those to comment were other people living with HIV.“Joseph, I was diagnosed in 1986.
