When "HIV + Me" began, it was intended to be much more of a diary format, as these first three episodes show. The original idea was to include the virus as its own little character, but he disappeared in the first year. Once I took more control back in my life, "he" seemed to draw more attention to himself. I no longer say I'm "living with HIV" -- now I say it's living with me. -- Chris Companik

originally appeared January, 1995

originally appeared February, 1995

originally appeared March, 1995

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