It is proven that with effective treatment, HIV transmission in serodiscordant couples (meaning where one partner is positive and the other is negative) is reduced by 96%. A lot of serodiscordant couples are also families like mine.
It is more cost effective to treat HIV, rather than just let it go. Imagine if I, or any parent living with HIV, couldn't afford my medication. Our children will suffer if we are left to die, which will ultimately make our economy worse, since our children would be left up to taxpayers dollars to look after. I'm no college graduate, but anyone could see that it makes more sense to treat, rather than cut funds.
One thing that can be agreed upon is that we all have families, HIV positive and negative alike. Another thing that can be agreed upon is that no one will love or care for your child more than you will.
As a contributing taxpayer, I shouldn't be left to die. My son shouldn't have to become a victim. I am not just some child's mother, I am a daughter, a friend, but most importantly, I'm a survivor.
Why is this important?
I'm writing this petition in hopes to keep PEPFAR going and increase funding for people to receive life sustaining treatments. I am personally affected, because at the age of 23, I myself am HIV positive. Not only am I afflicted with HIV, I am a mother, and my son needs me to be here for him.
