Daniel

Daniel (he/him), gay, born 1986, positive since 2005
Languages: English / German / Hungarian

This is Daniel from Budapest, and I’ve been positive for 15 years. I’ve made many experiences with HIV over the years: I was discreet for a long time, very selective with whom I trusted, and often felt ashamed. Today I live quite openly with it, and have participated in several publicity campaigns, both at work and in civil society. I’ve learnt a lot from it, and have gained strength and confidence from this former trauma.

Friends would describe me as open and talkative, if sometimes a bit insecure. It’s all a work in progress (o: In addition to HIV, I’m happy to share my experiences with mental health, addiction, veganism, and neurodivergence; I was diagnosed in 2024 with autism, and my boyfriend the year prior with ADHD..

I’m half German, half Hungarian, and have been living in Germany since mid-2020. I spent 14 years in England and Ireland before that. I’m currently working in tech, but would like to return to uni in the next few years to study psychology & retrain as a psychotherapist.

Whether you have questions or just want to talk to someone, I’m happy to make myself available! Send me a message and we’ll take it from there.