Uncertainty

Theresa here. Diagnosed in 1992, contracted in 87. I have a long story however I’m going to tell a small portion of my story.

The uncertainty of new medication

HIV robbed me of ever perusing a career long term. I remember being told after AZT had run its course that we could only make you comfortable. I was constantly run down and sick and was informed of the uncertainty of New medication when it finally arrived.

I fought hard for human rights

I’m a year shy of 60 fought a hard fight for human rights and Ryan white services. I was honored to meet Ryan’s mom. I was involved in a lot of advocacy and woman’s health. I was in a few trials with medications and women and pregnancy. I’m going to say that we need to rise up again, total suppression is different than total eradication.

I have risen up

Aging is tough, Employment is tough. I have lived my life with this disease, yes a lot of the same barriers and ignorance still does exist; The positive note is to rise up under any and all circumstances. I have. Thank you and God Bless!