Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed that he is HIV positive, saying he wants to "break the stigma" after making the news public.
He also revealed he started to develop suicidal thoughts after he came to terms with this diagnosis.
“I’ve been living with this secret for years. I’ve felt shame and keeping such a big secret has taken its toll," Thomas told the Sunday Mirror.
“I was in a dark place, feeling suicidal. I thought about driving off a cliff. To me, wanting to die was just a natural thought and felt like the easier way out, but you have to confront things.”
“I’m speaking out because I want to help others and make a difference. I hope me speaking out about my diagnosis will help a lot of people.” Thomas told the Sunday Mirror.
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