Listen to James' story, then choose the best response.

(For an audio version of the questions, click the bar directly below.)

Empathize with James- Tell him that he’s not alone

Say he might feel better if he began an exercise routine

Make a joke to lighten the mood

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Audio Script:

Hey, I’m James. It’s good to meet you, I guess. I don’t know why I’m here, actually. I just… I don’t know. I just feel… Sorry. I’m probably diving in too quick. I got diagnosed about three months ago, and I got into treatment and everything, but… I mean, I’ve got HIV that’s going to kill me, and I’ve got to take these drugs for the rest of my damn life as far as I know, and… I just don’t know what to do.

It’s like I’m helpless, you know what I mean? I’m sorry, I don’t mean to snap at you, I just don’t know what to do, and nobody I know understands what it’s like, you know?