Rough approach, safe landing. Family members of people with HIV have support needs of their own. Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5023.

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Rough approach, safe landing. Family members of people with HIV have support needs of their own. Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5023.

Posit Aware. 1995 May/Jun;:21. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/95700409
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Abstract: Claudette and Dave's lives turned upside down when their oldest son, Jon-Paul, told them that he had tested HIV-positive. Although he had many support systems available to him, Claudette and Dave soon learned that there were few resources available to them, as family members of someone living with HIV. Dave approached a seminary professor he knew and Claudette approached co-workers and friends. By letting others know of their needs very clearly, Claudette and Dave soon learned that others were available to help them and their family. Support included anything from encouraging notes and cards, to making dinner, to providing rides for Claudette to see her son. Opening up and asking for and offering help can teach invaluable lessons.

Keywords: Family/*PSYCHOLOGY Human HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY *Social Support NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
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