Gay Man Opens Up About HIV Status to Provide Hope for Black Queer Youth.

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • After the devastating loss of his partner to cancer and HIV and the subsequent rejection by his partner’s family, Tarik Daniels fell into a deep and debilitating depression. Though he was eventually able to right his course, his own HIV diagnosis almost a decade later would briefly send him back to that experience of watching his partner die. Thankfully, with the help of art, therapy, and calling on his ancestors Tarik chose a different tack - opening up about his own status to combat HIV-related deaths among Black queer youth and bring visibility to the poz community.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 36

  • @ryanblack844
    @ryanblack844 3 роки тому +8

    So sorry for your loss and for you contracting hiv. It's awesome that you are using your story to help all the others in need of a beacon of light, strength, and hope.
    I've been living with HIV also. I've had it since I was 19. I'm 38 now and it's like I'm waking up to the bitter realization that I didnt plan for much of a future back then. In a lot of ways I feel like I'm starting in life which can be exciting!

  • @beratberat1917
    @beratberat1917 3 роки тому +9

    Why so many dislikes? That's quite a good story!

    • @mhyder2266
      @mhyder2266 3 роки тому +7

      I was wondering the same thing 🤔 Just haters I guess!

  • @melvinnixon2378
    @melvinnixon2378 3 роки тому +6

    Great story. Sorry about your loss. I wish you the best of luck with your health and life, in general.

  • @DannyLTerry
    @DannyLTerry 3 роки тому +6

    SO GLAD YOU TOOK THAT NEGATIVE AND MADE IT A LIFE CHANGING POSITIVE. EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT.
    KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH.

  • @carldavidson2937
    @carldavidson2937 3 роки тому +3

    You're attitude and genuine honesty are awesome! You're a wonderful inspiration for others!

  • @itz_kale7791
    @itz_kale7791 3 роки тому +3

    Sorry for your loss and the way you were treated by his family. You're an inspiration.

  • @vecannon1
    @vecannon1 3 роки тому +3

    You are an inspiration! I’m so proud of my young queer brothers & sisters, you are an inspiration to others. Thank you.

  • @orchid1942
    @orchid1942 3 роки тому +5

    Thought G Herbo was in the thumbnail 😂

  • @samray397
    @samray397 3 роки тому +3

    Sorry for yr roller-coaster experience. It must've been very tough for you...on yr own. But it obviously turned out for yr good: self-confident, affirmative & strong!

  • @travischarles8161
    @travischarles8161 2 роки тому +1

    Sorry for your lost and I am sorry for your store

  • @melissabennett3462
    @melissabennett3462 3 роки тому +2

    I appreciate your honesty

  • @teeblack6615
    @teeblack6615 3 роки тому +1

    Sorry for your loss keep pushing💕

  • @sedecim
    @sedecim Рік тому

    Baby baby baby. Bless you. I am so sorry you had to go through all this. But you are ok. Sounds that you are in a good place. Happy New Year. Just lovin on you. Peace.

  • @JimmiAlli
    @JimmiAlli 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing guy.

  • @shiteyanyo1111
    @shiteyanyo1111 3 роки тому +3

    Why use the word "queer" when the title already calls him gay? It's just a word with so much baggage

    • @ryanblack844
      @ryanblack844 3 роки тому +2

      To desensitize the word and just own it.

    • @user-qk7lh4wl6e
      @user-qk7lh4wl6e 3 роки тому

      Because the government wants people to look at others trying to be different as crazy so they make up all these words to make people not want to talk to you or be around you, it sucks and also I was wondering some people say that we have Ebola in our anus from poop and stuff and that’s why we wipe from top to bottom so we don’t infect could that maybe be a reason that they get aids or hiv a lot. ( sorry for asking just curious and don’t really know about that)

  • @veronicawalker6357
    @veronicawalker6357 3 роки тому +1

    God Bless you. I am happy that you are ok. Take one day at a time.
    Remember to always put God first.

  • @pierorocco
    @pierorocco 3 роки тому +3

    beautiful boy

  • @whitneybrown4067
    @whitneybrown4067 2 роки тому +2

    💜🙏….

  • @quanmcinnis3022
    @quanmcinnis3022 3 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous.

  • @Hits789
    @Hits789 5 місяців тому +1

    Black Seed oil and honey

  • @whitneybrown4067
    @whitneybrown4067 2 роки тому +2

    🔥🔥🔥👍….

  • @MJ-qb5ph
    @MJ-qb5ph 10 місяців тому

    Was your partner also black American?

  • @MrPunchthru2dub
    @MrPunchthru2dub 3 роки тому +2

    ❤️✊🏿

  • @rashidaokolo2893
    @rashidaokolo2893 Рік тому +1

    Stay Strong & Surrounded w/ Positive Healing! U turned a negative into positive. 📕🖤📗✊🏾🌞🌙🌟🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🧘🏾‍♂️👁🏝🐚💯Ashe O’ Medase’🌍🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

  • @Hituvuvuvu
    @Hituvuvuvu 3 роки тому +1

    I love Jesus

  • @ireangel9210
    @ireangel9210 3 роки тому +2

    Bruh

  • @hogspit9203
    @hogspit9203 Рік тому

    can i have a list of all ya girlfriends so i never talk to one .....they should make a tattoo for this or sumin

  • @thegirlsandonepaul6727
    @thegirlsandonepaul6727 3 роки тому

    OOOOO OMG SECOND COMMENT