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CCB Publishing is pleased to have assisted with the pre-press production and
ongoing distribution Sorry, Not Dead Yet!
In 2001 Sven found out in the most unceremonious way that he was HIV+. Through the course of several
years he had to not only deal with this death sentence but battle his drug addiction as well. Sven kept
a journal during this time, writing about his trip to hell and back in a very frank and honest way.
Sven was born and raised in Holland, Europe. After coming out as being gay to his family, Sven moved to
Los Angeles in 1992 to commence his pursuit of happiness. Just when he thought his life was on track and
things were good, he was handed a piece of paper that read “Test Results: Positive.” The date was July 5,
2001: Sven’s pursuit veered off track!
His career had included domestic television syndication for a children’s show, being a personal assistant
for a few newsworthy celebrities and a venture in the corporate environment. None of these experiences prepared
him for the road ahead.
Coming to terms with HIV and battling a Crystal Meth addiction at the same time, he started to write to
preserve his sanity and to escape the demons inside of his head. It became the only way he knew how to
process and manage the events that were happening in his life.
A decade has passed since he tested HIV+. Since then, Sven has written over 300 pages and watched every
aspect of his life change. Today, Sven is a happy, healthy and stronger person because of what happened.
He shares his experiences and works as a consultant in HIV and substance abuse prevention. In 2005 the
City of Los Angeles presented him with a Certificate of Commendation for all of his efforts.
All of this is because he tested positive, re-engaged in living, and allowed his life to become all of
that: a complete Positive. While his life has changed completely, the one thing that remains the same is
his desire to make a difference and to be remembered for that effect.
For in the end, isn’t that really what we all want—just to be remembered?
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