The First Year of HIV

This is an accessible, nonjudgemental guide for people dealing with an HIV diagnosis, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or needle/drug use status. Author Grodeck, who has been HIV positive for 15 years, does not downplay the complexity of HIV, but his optimism about one's ability to live well with it is clear. He tackles questions of adjusting to the news through finding free services, considering a support group, and tracking one's health weeks; the many aspects of HIV status disclosure; dating and sex; nutrition and exercise; managing medication; and having children.

Paperback, 316 pages, published 2003