The events that led up to catching HIV, insights into the evening in which it transpired, and the first reactions.

What Happened Next

1. The_Night_I_Was_Transmitted

A new dawn, and time to close a chapter.

9. What_Next_?

Finding solid ground in the aftermath of viral exposure.

8. No_Way_Back

A tale of Trolls, Catfishes, and other unsightly monsters.&nbsp;

7. Trust_Is_A_Two_Player_Game

Manchester Pride 2021, Career Highs, and dating, again, for the first time in a while.&nbsp;

6. You're_That_Boy_From_Tik_Tok

Tik Tok, Trolls, and the beginning of a mental health decline.&nbsp;

5. Going_Viral

The whiplash of gaining self-confidence, and losing it.

4. Going_Public

Lockdown, the importance of space to understand International changes, and of an external support system to kickstart recovery.&nbsp;

3. I_Asked_For_Peace_&_I_Was_Given_A_Pandemic

Contains mature themes.&nbsp;
 
Tackling a diagnosis, coping mechanisms, and reaching breaking point.&nbsp;
 
TW: Suicide

2. Pills_Pills_Pills

The events that led up to catching HIV, insights into the evening in which it transpired, and the first reactions.&nbsp;

Health & Wellness

Sexuality

In 2019, Jay was diagnosed with HIV after a chance-encounter with someone who lied about their sexual health status. 

His journey from that moment until the summer of 2022 would lead him to betrayal, sadness, and ultimately, forgiveness. Millions of social media views, campaigns with worldwide organisations and friendship would follow amongst harder-hitting parts of a self-discovery journey.



This limited Podcast series is in association with iPlaySafe, a secure and verified way to test and share your STI status. See @iplaysafeapp for more. 

1. The_Night_I_Was_Transmitted

What Happened Next

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7. Trust_Is_A_Two_Player_Game

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5. Going_Viral

4. Going_Public

3. I_Asked_For_Peace_&_I_Was_Given_A_Pandemic

2. Pills_Pills_Pills

1. The_Night_I_Was_Transmitted