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My HIV status led to rejection, now I celebrate love

Bernard Mwololo and Violet Mukabana. [Facebook]

There are few words lovers dread than the phrase "We need to talk". For Bernard Mwololo, 37, who was born with HIV, it meant disclosing his status and facing a potential lover fleeing.

He was rejected five times, but he kept the faith and remained optimistic that in due time, he would find love, and a partner to share life with despite his HIV status.

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