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This is the essay series by women living with HIV. The authors in Japan, Cambodia, Portugal and the Philippines, write about episodes and the feelings of their daily lives.

To Those Dear to Me　/　Riiko

Thank you for taking the time to ask how I am feeling.

Thank you for letting me be your friend.

Thank you for sending me rice.

Thank you for calling me on my birthday.

Thank you for giving me what I asked for.

Thank you for giving me such a cute niece.

Thank you for looking after my home.

Thank you for inviting me out to eat.

Thank you for putting up with me.

Thank you for giving birth to me.

Thank you for letting me know that I’m not alone.

Thank you for getting angry with me. Thank you for staying in good health.

Thank you for listening to words that were hard to bear.

I’m really grateful for everything.