As we continue staying home and staying healthy, I am remembering the social changes that occurred during the auto immune deficiency syndrome epidemic. Initially denied as a problem, it was blamed on a marginalized section of our communities. Ultimately, the sexual freedom of the 60s and 70s stopped. In its place were condoms, tests and ID cards.
Safe sex has become a part of our cultural norm now. And people are now able to live with HIV, enjoying a full life span. Perhaps as we move forward, we will similarly adjust.
Where were you during the AIDS epidemic? How willingly do you participate in safe sex now? Ki to Happiness adjusts and adapts to this ever changing world.