Yes! This. We deeply loved one another. This was a great strength that often led to positive energy and significant accomplishments, but that also led to personal tragedy, as in the case of the young man who cruised me at my first meeting. After his partner died of AIDS, Brad spiralled into an unhealthy place.

Given that many or most Act Up members were HIV positive or already fighting opportunistic infections, he felt like his whole family was dying.

Nevertheless, what I remember most about Act Up is joy, laughter, and immense love.