When I was a little girl, I had a very strong fear of AIDS. I did not know much at all about the disease. Some nights, I would be too afraid to sleep. I was sure I was going to catch AIDS from a toilet seat at school. The disease was new and mysterious… and I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep until I learned the facts. Myth: HIV and AIDS can be easily transmitted through a hug or kiss, a mosquito bite, or even just sharing a drinking glass. FACT: The disease is transmitted through blood and other bodily … Continue reading →