Living with HIV

You may be at the beginning of your journey and your new life as someone living with HIV. Or perhaps you have been diagnosed for some time. Whatever point you are at in your life we hope that these videos will strengthen you and help you to live well, and happily, knowing that you are loved by God. We are confident that the resources of Christian faith can help you to grow and to flourish as God intends. This is what God wants for all of God’s children, including His children living with HIV

You can watch these videos in the order they appear, but they can also be viewed separately.

All the vides are available free to download and view offline - click here to access

Everyone in these videos are living with HIV or affected by HIV. When you watch, take the time you need, and find the space you feel safe in.

The majority of people featured in these videos are living with HIV or affected by HIV. When you watch, find the space you feel safe in, and take the time you need.


Video Series

 

Introduction to Living with HIV videos

 

 

Being diagnosed with HIV - Do not be anxious

 

 

Being diagnosed – do not be Afraid

 

 

HIV is not punishment from God

 

 

HIV & Judgement - Internalised stigma

 

 

HIV and feeling guilty for your behaviour - Internalised Stigma

 

 

HIV and the judgement of others - Externalised stigma

 

 

HIV: Feeling alone? - Part 1: God is with you always and in everything

 

 

HIV Feeling alone? - Part 2: Christ is with you

 

 

HIV: Living well - Finding support - Clinics and peer support

 

 

HIV: Living well - Talking to others about HIV

 

 

HIV: Living well - Praying for a cure - Part 1

 

 

HIV: Living well - Praying for a cure - Part 2

 

 

Sex and sexuality

 

 

For men who have sex with other men

 

 

Prayer - God of Love

 

 

Reflection

 

 

 

Support

If you are affected by the issues raised throughout this website and need additional support or guidance NAM aidsmap provides the most comprehensive listing of HIV-related services across the world.

If you live in Britain or Ireland and would like further HIV related Christian support, please contact CAPS info@caps-uk.org or contact Terrence Higgins Trust helpline THT-Direct on 0808 802 1221

If you are worried about your health and HIV contact your local sexual health clinic or local doctor's surgery to find out how to get tested and treated.