When Tito* found out he was HIV positive, he wasn’t concerned too much about his physical health because of advancements in medication and support.
Tito has called Queensland home for seven years, but due to the diagnosis - and the visa restrictions attached to it - he and his partner may not be allowed to put down roots in Australia.Tito had no inkling he had the virus, until a female workmate encouraged him and his partner to accompany her to get tested.“We went to the clinic closest to work. It was so random, and we weren’t expecting anything from it.
“I don’t know … it felt dark and cold. And when they announced I was positive, I had shivers all over my body.As he tried to wrap his head around his new status, Tito admits that he couldn’t quite remember how his partner took the news.