ABC News reporter comes out as HIV+

Karl Schmid, a 37-year-old correspondent for ABC in L.A., has come out as HIV+ in a heartfelt post on Facebook that has since gone viral. Schmid is an Australian journalist living in America who covers such high-profile events like the Academy Awards red carpet, as well as human interest and entertainment stories.

Writing in a post on Facebook he expressed his doubts about revealing his HIV status: “For ten years I’ve struggled with ‘do I or don’t I?’ For ten years the stigma and industry professionals have said, ‘Don’t! It’ll ruin you.’

“But here’s the thing. I’m me. I’m just like you. I have a big heart and I want to be loved and accepted. I may be on TV from time to time, but at the end of the day, I’m just an average guy who wants want we all want. To be accepted and loved by our friends and family and to be encouraged by our peers.

“For anyone who has ever doubted themselves because of those scary three letters and one symbol, let me tell you this, you are somebody who matters.”

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