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Coming Full Circle

Jessica Zajesky, RN, works as a nurse at a facility where her mother was once a patient living with HIV.

Positively Living

Devanta Tyler believes the only time you lose is when you don’t try.

Living Day to Day

Despite pain and discomfort, long-term survivor Anthony Romano continues to sing through life.

I Chose to Live and Love

After being challenged physically, spiritually and mentally by HIV, Simba Say raises awareness about living with the virus.
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Learning From Love

Leanna Kinney gained knowledge and understanding about HIV from her fiancé́.

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Stigma Warrior

Kalee Garland is on a mission to end HIV-related stigma.

Why Not Me?

Long-term survivor Lori King stopped being angry about being HIV positive and started educating others about the disease.

I’ve Come A Long Way, Baby

Pamela Biafora reflects on a letter she wrote to HIV back in 2016.

Designs for Awareness

After learning about HIV/AIDS, designer Oseas Villatoro created a fashion collection to help young LGBT youth in need.

You Can Do What You Want to Do

Jeremy Kinder reminds others living with HIV that you don’t have to give up on life because you’re positive.

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Facing the Facts

Knowing that HIV was a manageable chronic disease helped Kesy Pillay-Höss with his own diagnosis.

A Hard Journey

HIV made Giovanni Guzman more aware of how short and fragile life can be.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Long-term survivor Jackson Watkins suggests living life to the fullest.

Recovery Is Always Possible

Rich Holcomb changed his life after his HIV diagnosis.
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