{"id":1114172,"date":"2024-03-26T11:25:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T15:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/?post_type=original&#038;p=1114172"},"modified":"2025-04-29T10:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T14:57:13","slug":"sevynn-living-dating-with-hiv","status":"publish","type":"original","link":"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/originals\/video-features\/sevynn-living-dating-with-hiv\/","title":{"rendered":"SEVYNN \u2014 Living &amp; Dating with HIV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-introduction\">In New Orleans, we meet Sevynn and unlock a new story of empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cata-toc has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sans-serif-font-family has-step-1-font-size wp-elements-681bf31c3b4dddd42cc42f985fd08f97\" id=\"toc-entry-point\"><div><div class=\"wp-block-cata-toc__summary\">\n<p class=\"has-serif-font-family has-step-4-font-size\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"experience-the-film\">Experience the Film<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SEVYNN \u2014 Living &amp; Dating with HIV\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RSSwFu7qakc?start=11&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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status shapes his day-to-day existence. The discussion navigates personal and social challenges, advocating for the HIV community, resilience, self-love, and the importance of support in the face of stigma and discrimination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following themes are covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-identity and positivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowerment through adversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The impact of stigma on relationships and self-worth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-expression and vulnerability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-love and independence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance of community and belonging, especially in queer spaces <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocating for a more inclusive understanding of health and well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The significance of communication in relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"show-notes\">Memorable Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-one-line is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I like to think of myself as a light, because I only live my life in positivity. I only like to lead with positivity. I think that what empowers me is my dark past.<\/p>\n<cite>Sevynn N. Madison<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-one-line is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I just decided to to be who I wanna be, to go for what I wanted because I know that you only get one chance. And why not go for exactly what you want with that one chance?<\/p>\n<cite>Sevynn N. Madison<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-one-line is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My status is definitely a big factor in the way that I move. It does not define me, but it definitely makes me move with passion and bigger.<\/p>\n<cite>Sevynn N. Madison<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>No one is gonna care for you like you. Self love is is the greatest love. Because without self love, you couldn&#8217;t possibly be willing or wanting to love someone else if you don&#8217;t have it for yourself.<\/p><cite>Sevynn N. Madison<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-one-line is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Does your status really devalue a person?<\/p>\n<cite>Sevynn N. Madison<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-one-line is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>And I think that those times made me stronger. I think that I found the light in the darkest place.<\/p>\n<cite>Sevynn N. Madison<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advocacy-links\">Advocacy Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hivinfo.nih.gov\/hiv-and-aids-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hiv\/basics\/livingwithhiv\/resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HIV Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiv.gov\/hiv-basics\/hiv-testing\/learn-about-hiv-testing\/where-to-get-tested\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Tested<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiv.gov\/hiv-basics\/overview\/making-a-difference\/getting-involved\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become an Advocate<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hiv\/basics\/livingwithhiv\/mental-health.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health &amp; HIV<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"show-notes\">Show Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Premiered June 28, 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>With:<\/strong> Sevynn N. Madison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Film By:<\/strong> Karl Cannone &amp; Luca Werner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music By:<\/strong> Quirin Brunhuber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strings By: <\/strong>Maximiliane Dannenberg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talent Scout:<\/strong> Owen H Dunne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Camera Prep:<\/strong> Lisa Long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Thanks To: <\/strong>Cypress Salom\u00e9 Rollins, Morgan Gicquel, Chris Lavergne, Robert Burton, Javier And Devin, Jim Meadows, Kalani Kalil <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Producer:<\/strong> Thought Catalog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just decided to to be who I wanna be, to go for what I wanted because I know that you only get one chance. 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