New York Dolls
Name: N. H. Title: Nanny I’ve been positive since 1998 and I’m still here to tell my story. I appreciate everything this agency has done for me. At first I was scared, thought my family would reject me – had no one to talk to. Yet they treat me no differently than before I told them I had the virus. I’m blessed with a supportive family. I am not afraid any longer because I am not alone in this… Thank you for listening. This Stitches Artist is a woman of Hispanic origins who lives in New York City. |
Title: Ola HIV is a virus that says you must take your medicines every day – because if you don’t you will die. I feel that taking them every day can be a hassle but it is necessary. It keeps me looking and feeling my very best with the disease. I feel like the woman I am today. This Stitches Artist is an African-American woman living in New York, NY. |
Name: Velma Sumbeling Title: Robin At first it was hard for me to deal with my illness but in the past two years my health has improved and I am on my way to living my life independently. This Stitches Artist is a Black woman living in a nursing care facility in New York, NY.
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Title: "Sexy Momma" My name is Sexy Momma Because I walk the streets. And get money. I feel so bad Because now I have HIV. I am going to be good from now on. I take my meds everyday. J.P.G. is an African-American woman who lives in Westchester, NY. |
Name: Deb Clark Title: Sharday I wish we had a better day, we are at war today and I hope not tomorrow. I have HIV, diabetes, plus cellulitis and abcesses – but the abcesses are clearing. Today I started going to therapy so that soon I will be able to walk out of here. It feels great to be getting better. I have been in here for 3 years. I am ready to start walking. I take on day at a time. Ms. Clark is an African-American woman living in a special nursing facility for people with AIDS in New York, NY. |
Title: Sonia Being that I am living with the virus I feel very happy that I am healthy because they take great care of me here at the nursing home. At times I become angry being in this situation yet I must survive and with faith I face each day. I thank each and every staff member at the nursing home for their patience and attentiveness in taking care of me. This Stitches Artist is a Hispanic woman who lives in New York City. |
Name: T.B.J. Title: T-Bird What the hell am I doing here? I am in a wheelchair and I want to get out! I want to walk. I used to walk. I don’t like the wheelchair because I feel very confined. What the hell am I doing here?? This Stitches Artist is a Black woman who lives at Rivington House in New York City.
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Title: Tiffany Because of the mental state of this artist This Stitches Artist is an African-American woman who lives in New York City.
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Name: Deborah Title: "Untitled" This virus is trapped in my body, The doctor says, "You are undetected." So I am confused And all balled up. Deborah is an African-American who lives in Mt. Vernon, NY. |
Title: Cindy I am a mom with a little girl named Miracle and we are living with AIDS/HIV. I sometimes want to give up on life but my baby gives me hope, strength and courage. I am strong and we will go on a long time. I learned that regardless of our problems, we Are human and we are somebody! The artist is a white woman living in New York City. |
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