After He Disclosed His HIV Status, a Coursemate Shared His Private Messages

Adam was diagnosed with HIV in 2022, which he believes he contracted after sharing injections at parties. After starting treatment and learning he was undetectable, he began dating again, but struggled with fear of rejection and how to disclose his status. A relationship with Fatima ended after infidelity and disagreements. Later, after he had sex with a coursemate using protection, he told her about his HIV status. He says she shared screenshots of their conversation with people in their department and warned other women about him. Adam acknowledges he should have disclosed before they had sex, but says the exposure left him ostracised and deeply distressed. He is now focusing on his studies and says he has learnt not to accept less respect because of his HIV status. Nigerian organisations offer HIV testing, treatment and support services.

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