Karl Schmid on Twitter: "Today has been insanely overwhelming. I had NO idea that me sharing something would have such an impact. For those of you who dm’d with your stories THANK YOU. Tonight, I’m hanging out with my best friend and enjoying the talent that is @taylormacnyc in DTLA… https://t.co/DWWyVqjXvA"

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1. Janet Zanotti‏ @JanetZanotti1 Mar 25
  Replying to @KarlJSchmid
  
  Karl, in '87 my husband was diagnosed HIV+. He suffered many health crises, was active on councils to provide health services for others. He came out to his business partner who immediately severed their partnership. He died in '92. U b u and u fight.
  
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1. Somebody special calls me Nanny Resists‏ @302Nanny Mar 25
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  You do matter and will always matter. I read your story and silence is overwhelming but you no longer have to be silent. Stand tall and let your story be heard.
  
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1. Bruce C. Miller‏ @BruceCMiller Mar 25
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  You make us in the LGBT community proud. Visibility is key to our progress, happiness, and equality. Really proud of you
  
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1. Randolph Hubach, PhD‏ @RDHubach Mar 24
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  Thank you for sharing your story. As someone living with HIV and an HIV advocate, your story helps decrease stigma within our communities.
  
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1. Being Alive LA‏ @BeingAliveLA Mar 27
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  A huge congratulations to you for your bravery and your strength. You're an inspiration and the role model many in our city need. We'd love to have you come visit us and see what we're doing to help all people with HIV in LA.
  
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1. Michael Sozan ‏ @michaelsozan Mar 25
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  Thank you for living your truth and for being brave.
  
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1. Jay Robert‏ @jayrobertphilly Mar 24
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  Bravo Karl!!One little action makes world a whole lot better for many( & saves even more), my friend!!Have a great weekendNow is thepic.twitter.com/BETsEuv8GS
  
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1. Jennifer’s Positive HIV Life‏ @Vongirl24 Mar 27
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  Hallelujah! Come out come out whoever you are! If the world could see everyone who is HIV+, it would change stigma and the epidemic overall. Bravo Karl, we need more people that live in the spotlight to let the world know they have HIV and that they’re doing great!!
  
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1. Mark S. King‏ @MyFabDisease Mar 25
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  You have just made an enormous contribution in the fight against HIV #stigma. As a long-term #gay activist and person with #HIV I applaud you!
  
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1. Tracey Jewell‏ @traceycatherine Mar 25
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  Nothing but love from Nashville
  
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1. Amy Yanni‏ @AmyYanni Mar 25
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  Kudos to you for deciding to live your life honestly. You can inspire others if you care to do so. All the best, now and forever.
  
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1. Justin‏ @theWhoost Apr 1
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  Thank you for sharing Karl. You’re paving the way for others to be open and live more fully - be proud!
  
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1. Nick Thomas‏ @Nick_G_Thomas Mar 29
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  You have courage and strength of spirit that is overwhelming in its power. Well done! I wish you blessings of health and happiness for years to come.
  
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1. Ashley Rose Murphy‏Verified account @TheAshleyRose__ Mar 26
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  Kudos to you on living openly with your HIV status! I was born with it and have always lived openly - it can be hard at times but overall there is less stress letting go of the secret. If you need anything, I'm here for you.
  
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1. Amy Levy‏ @amyrileylevy Mar 26
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  We are a positive family. Thank you for bravely sharing your truth. Thank you for your courage to show that HIV is normal and not “taboo” and maybe one day my babies won’t have to be scared to share their story. May your days be filled with love, peace and joy.
  
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