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Wanona Thomas

Slowly but surely, I began to put my life back together. I knew I had to live in my truth: This is my life and I’m taking charge.

Ryan Clary

Using his experience as an HIV/AIDS advocate, Ryan Clary has played a major part in shaping the national conversation around viral hepatitis
Kevin Langeslay and his dog Cassie

You Have to Be an Advocate for Yourself

HIV positive since 1996, Kevin Langeslay was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer in 2011.

Lauryn Scott

I wasn’t the only person who had a family member or loved one who had HIV. I felt that I didn’t need to hide or be ashamed.

Isaac Joseph

I walked around for almost two years knowing I had the virus but not getting tested because I was afraid.

Invisible Invincible

I still haven’t told a single soul about my condition. Perhaps, that’s what has been eating me up.

Toni Kitti

I am now ready to present my story internationally, and I think that this is a good place to start.

Susan Mintz

Writing over the years has been calming and healing for me.

Rosina Assibey-Mensah

My goal is to become a motivational speaker as well as an HIV advocate.

Steven Acevedo

I’ve lived 34 years strong with the virus.

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Gloria Searson

Diagnosed with hepatitis C and HIV, Gloria Searson became a powerful advocate for many.

Primrose Chipomho

I am living proof that being HIV positive is not the end of the world.

Phil Bennett

When I was first diagnosed, I saw HIV as a death sentence. But I know that doesn’t have to be the case as long as I take care of myself.

Miriam Whitehead-Brice

The best advice I received was to get up out of myself, push forward and live.
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