Having HIV is not the end of the world. A 19-year-old teenager identified as @JuniorLihle2 on Twitter has left many praising him for his bravery.
The young man disclosed that he was HIV positive, something many, especially at his age, cannot do.
“THE STORY OF MY LIFE. BEEN HIV (POSITIVE) FOR 19 YEARS. HERE IS HOW I FOUND OUT,” HE TWITTED.
Lihle revealed how he used to take medication daily and kept wondering what a young boy at the age of five would be suffering from only for his parents to reveal to him that he was positive.
This remained a secret to his family and recently after completing high school, he decided to disclose his status.
His post on Twitter went viral and here are some of the comments:
MbulaziOmuhle: It takes a lot of courage and bravery to be open about your status in a world full of judgement and ridicule. I’m proud of you Take care of yourself
Rexx: You’re so brave Junior!!! I’m so touched and wish there was someone like you in my country to spread this message, community to community
Charlotte: Wow Junior 
touching… Continue to inspire
touching… Continue to inspire
Moremi: You are strong I love you…keep well
Anna: Thank you for sharing your story bro and I hope many more people will learn a lot from you, we need to fight against the stigmatisation of HIV and start supporting each other as black community
