Public Inquiry into haemophiliacs given infected blood is published today

[losty]

I started a thread when this inquiry began almost two years ago. Some people have been living with this cloud hanging over them for a lot longer though - I met my dh 18 years ago, and he was infected at some point in the late 70s/early 80s.

I'd like to say that during the past two years I have learnt to deal with it better, but the truth is, I havent. And right now, with my dh in denial of the whole thing, i feel very alone

Old thread here

Archer Inquiry report here

similar thing here Kerry. There were around 4,750 men - and almost half have died

Are you directly affected? {{{{}}}}

No. He did receive some 'compensation' but the long term implications scare the shit out of me And this today has stirred it all up again

Hi Losty..sorry about your dh. My dh is also HIV+. 16 years now.

Hugs x

Strange as this may sound, it's nice to know there is someone else who understands.

{{{{{rockmemum}}}}} I have never spoken to another woman in a similar situation to me. It doesnt sound strange at all. I feel the same. Does your dh have haem?

No he isn't a haem. But he does have HIV and Hep C. This is the first time I've told anyone, apart from very very close friends and family. Feeling a bit exposed on here too.

Do you have CAT? I dont atm. I have to do some work now, but will be around a bit later if you are?

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yup..i'll be here. DH away so I am MNing to my heart's content!

sorry, I got caught up with my work. And I have an exam tomorrow, so am going to bed now. But I hope we can talk again soon. Wonder if there are any others on mn in similar situations? ime I havent found any, but there are some newer people on mn now

xxx

yes, I'm off to sleep too..not sure if there are any more of us. I was just watching about the inquiry on Newsnight. Awful.

I'll be back on here tomorrow no doubt.

Loads to talk about obviously. Must get that CAT thingy...not sure what it is but I see it's a fiver!
x

I deliberately didnt watch Newsnight.

I didnt sleep well, but went back to bed for an hour this morning which has helped.

I dont have CAT either - have never needed it, but I am happy to set it up.

I must not allow myself to get distracted today. I am so easily distracted lol

xxx

Hi Losty..how are you feeling today? Hope your exam was okay and you weren't too distracted!

Hi rockme - exam was last night, and was good thanks. Now that it is out of the way though means I have more brain space to fret about other things, which isnt so good for me.

Hi Losty...I've added CAT to my account. Feel a bit exposed discussing all on here if you want to chat privately.