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Name: K.C.
Title: Hopeful
My kids are my life and for them I keep my hope alive.
Lives in Clinton Twp., MI
ID: ST-OHZ-HM-0176
Name: R.
Birth Date: Sept 27, 1970
Title: Concella Jones
HIV Diagnosis: 2000
Don't ever give up, life is good. Keep your head UP!
Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-R/-0173
Name: L.M.D.
Birth Date: March 19, 1974
Title: Soldier of Life
Lucky I lived for everyone I love. When I was diagnosed clinically with AIDS, I was angry at God and blamed him
for my misfortunes. I had the power to make the correct choices, but I didn't. People have disclosed my status
without my permission devastated me and hurt me to my heart, but I will survive. I'm as strong as a soldier. I m
the Soldier of Life: Lucky I lived For Everyone I love. I finally seen the light, and people at Wellness AIDS
Services, Inc. of Flint, MI came to my home, "kidnapped" me, and told me I was going to the women's support
group. I met a lot of beautiful women who had ambition and are doing great things with their lives. I realized that
everyone and everything has a purpose. Wellness gave me my life back. The women in women's group have built
each other's self-esteem emotionally, and we never judged each other. Men and women at Wellness, especially
those who have been diagnosed, need to build each other's self-esteem emotionally for support, and never judge
each other. Sometimes the world disappoints me. Society judges what they don't know about. Even though I show
happiness and joy on the outside, on the inside I'm suffering. For everyone who has this "stereotypical" virus
deserves the military ribbon/metal, the Purple Heart, which is what the military receive when they are injured. Our
hearts have been broken and injured, but it takes strong, courageous people to overcome the HIV/AIDS virus. I
now have a happier, new life with a significant other. When I was at my lowest he was there for me. He gave me
what nobody else did; unconditional love, care, and protection. In closing, I am the first female soldier doll in the
STITCHES program. I'm honored to feel that everyone living with HIV/AIDS are all Soldiers of Life. You are a
great bunch of people.
Caucasian - Flint, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-LM-0169
Name: R.F.
Title: Iesha
Lets go camping.
African American - Pontiac, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-RF-0170
Name: J.S.
Birth Date: February 7, 1966
Title: Cocoa
HIV Diagnosis: 2002
I'm a winner; I am pleased to say that I'm in total control of my life; I have HIV, and HIV doesn't have me.
African American - Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-JS-0171
Name: S.W.P.
Birth Date: April 1, 1979
Title: The Purple Poetic Doll
HIV Diagnosis: 2005
Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-SW-0172
Name: M.M.
Birth Date: May 12, 1951
Title: Marlene (Tired Mom)
HIV Diagnosis: 1996
To survive out in the world is to be safe. (Have safe sex)
Hispanic - Detroit, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-MM-0175
Name: B.D.F.
Birth Date:July 22, 1971
Title: Imani
Imani expresses her freedom and peace within herself. Although she may be HIV positive, she's free to be herself
and at peace.
Pontiac, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-BD-0174
Name: N.S.
Birth Date: September 22, 1975
Title: Victory
HIV Diagnosis: 2005
Love yourself to the fullest, my journey with HIV has taught me to fall in love with me! To accept myself for all my
faults and celebrate the great things about me! In my arms is 6 roses for my babies I hold dear to me. I have on
shades because my Future is Bright. My mouth is big because I want to educate and empower women
everywhere. I'm sexy and sassy and fabulous! When the road was dark on my journey I knew God would see me
through 34 years of Sunshine! For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and give
you hope and future.
Caucasian -Westland, MI
ID: ST-MIZ-NS-0177
Name: H.M.
Birth Date: March 22, 1970
Title: Survival
HIV Diagnosis: 2002
I have survived AIDS and cancer and I am still kicking.
Caucasian - Toledo, OH
ID: ST-OHZ-HM-0178
WOMEN’S LIVING CONFERENCE -2010
Gallery One
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STITCHES Womens Iniaitives 28056 Palomino Drive
Warren, MI 48093 Phone: 586-873-8034
