Kids Feel...

Kids Feel...

Kids feel isolated

Children whose loved one is infected often feel "different".
Many say they cannot tell others, even professionals, that a loved one has HIV/AIDS.
They usually carry this secret alone.

Kids feel angry

Affected kids often say they are angry that HIV/AIDS has come into their families.
They are also upset by the negative comments others make about HIV/AIDS.
At times kids act out this anger through risky behaviour, like skipping school, experimenting with drugs and alcohol, and stealing.

Kids feel worried

Kids worry about what will happen to their loved ones who are infected.
They wonder "what will happen to them and me in the future?".

Kids feel loss

Grief and loss are are familiar to these kids.
Change is something they cope regularly.
Some have had a loved one die