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<v ->I guess the message</v>

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that I hope more than anything

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that I have the ability to pass on;

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to the people that I encounter

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is that,

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yes HIV is a disease that has the ability

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to do horrible things;

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HIV is a disease that deserves the fear,

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but HIV is not a disease

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that deserves the silent stigma of shame

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that is cast upon anybody with the disease.

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If I could encourage everyone with this disease,

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to take that step,

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stand up,

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rise out of the shadows,

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tear through the shame,

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and speak out.

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Have enough love and respect of yourself

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that you find the strength to do your part

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to end this disease,

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because only the people who are positive have that strength.

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Sometimes it's hard,

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but once you take that first step,

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it's a lot easier

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and you'll get a lot more respect

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from yourself and from others.

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Because once you step out of the shame

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and out of the shadows,

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and throw it out on the dinner plate,

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there's no more question.

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You're not hiding from something

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that somebody can pull out and use against you.