A Reason to Survive

Shauney did nothing but love Trey. From the moment they started dating, she gave him her all. Trey was a good boyfriend in the beginning. Then for no explainable reason he changed. Their relationship slowly started to crumble with his lying and cheating. Then it broke after Shauney got the news that she was HIV positive. The man she was dedicated to had betrayed her in the worst way. He wasn't about to take responsibility for his actions and ruin his high class image. The rumors started and Shauney was disrespected, teased, and ridiculed. Her life had no meaning. Shauney was alone. She wanted to end her life but couldn't. Instead she found the strength to fight and people to support her. With them in her corner she felt like she had a purpose and a reason to survive.

-- Vernon Patrick