Longterm survivors are almost always incredibly well-informed. For most people, their local newspapers and the CBS Evening News simply aren't enough. POZ is engaging, accessible and isn't homework. POZ brings a much larger HIV-impacted community into a common conversational ballpark. Finally, POZ challenges popular stereotypes about what it means to face a life-threatening illness.
Language is important.
Most importantly, it influences how we view ourselves. Our love, passion, vision and vitality. Our hopes and dreams. We might as well just plan the funeral and wait to die. POZ delivers the possibility of survival in an inspiring, hopeful manner.