Lucky’s Story

Lucky’s Story

Personal Stories Lucky, Living with HIV, Shares His Message: Look for a Silver Lining One thing you realize when talking to Lucky is that there are some recurring themes, and they all relate to his nickname. Lucky. Blessed. Positive thinking. Looking on the bright side. Finding the...
Sherrie’s Story

Sherrie’s Story

Personal Stories Sherri Tells Us About Her Experiences of Living with HIV When Sherri tested positive for HIV in February 2016, she wasn’t worried about herself. She was worried that she might have put her family and friends at risk. She knows now that HIV can’t be casually...
George’s Story

George’s Story

Personal Stories George’s Journey with HIV It was November of 1995, and he wasn’t feeling well. He’d been losing weight and was concerned about his health, so he went to see a doctor. The doctor wanted to do an HIV test, and George agreed. When the doctor called him in for an...
Ramses’ Story

Ramses’ Story

Personal Stories Ramses: My Story of Learning How to Live Well with HIV In 2013, Ramses tested positive for HIV.  He was 20 years old. “I got sick, with one thing after another. Swollen lymph nodes. Then a cold sore. Eventually fevers.” He’d go get medical attention, but no one was...
Luis’ Story

Luis’ Story

Personal Stories Luis’ Passion for Helping People, and How Important TIHAN is to His Family In the 1980s–before TIHAN existed, Luis was helping promote HIV awareness and raising funds for AIDS support programs. In the early 1990s, Luis put his time and talents to use, and helped raise...