I have been blessed to thrive well with HIV for over 16 years, become a proud uncle and continue to work at a satisfying job in recovery management administration.
-Haynes, positive since 1995
I would like to continue to improve the safety and quality of life for all transgender women, as well as educating society at large about this very targeted and at-risk community.
-Vivian, positive since 1997
When the time came for me to pick up my results, so many things were running through my head. I wanted a negative result, but I knew the chances were slim.
-Tree, positive since 2006
Don’t allow HIV/AIDS to win and take over your body. I fought back and took back my life.
-Jahlove, positive since 2001
Preventing HIV is important because nobody told me what it would be like to live with it, or that I could possibly get it. I just didn't know.
-Andrea, positive since 1998
Making the decision to go on meds was difficult and frightening, but I was very grateful that I became positive when I did and not ten years earlier, so that I even had the option.
-Darrell, positive since 2005
Since my diagnosis, I have been on a mission to bring about change and make a difference in the community.
-Chavon, positive since 2000
I had the courage to ask for help and help I got. I started attending support groups for women and I started getting information. I got educated and I got some hope.
-Annette, positive since 1999
Since finding out, I have been very open about my status with other people who we bring into our relationship.
-Al, positive since 1999
I became HIV positive when I was in high school and it changed my whole life.
-Jaszi, positive since 2005
I thank God He allowed me to be a spokesmodel so that I can be used by Him to help you. Victory is mine, because HIV stops with me.
-Tinera, positive since 1998
I am all about helping and supporting my MSM community. Anything I can do to make it better - I will do.
-Mayo, positive since 2005
I have a true desire to help everyone that I can. My goal is to open a half way house for HIV-positive, formerly incarcerated males that need help reentering society and living a productive life.
-Richard, positive since 2007
Today my family knows all about me, and they still love me and treat me the same as when I was negative.
-Ben, positive since 2009
I hope my testimony is something that helps someone to get through a tough time or obstacle they are going through this very minute.
-Lois, positive since 1984
I want to be an example to those who have it that you can have a full and healthy life, and empower them to LIVE. I want them to know that you can live with HIV but you don't have to die from it.
-Terrence, positive since 2008
