Reborn: Exposing My HIV-Positive Roommate

Summary

My roommate, Madison Walker, clutches her stomach and leans over to whisper that she has her period. She asks if I have a pad.

I don't give her one.

Instead, I stand up and call out to the entire lecture hall. "Madison got her period! Does anyone have a pad she can use?"

In my past life, I'd discreetly pulled a pad from my bag and kindly handed it to her.

Three days later, she tested positive for HIV and faced expulsion.

Madison choked back tears as she cried, "The only person who gave me a pad was Calista. The wrapper was already open, but I didn't think anything of it.