“Positive & Proud” is a slogan developed by focus group participants that are living with HIV. This section contains stories of community members that receive our services. These stories include their personal journeys, trials, triumphs and experiences with DHE services.
I was diagnosed with full blown AIDS in 2003 (with 96 T-Cells and a viral load over 100,000). It took years to overcome the sigma of walking into a building where AIDS was on the sign, or the primary focus was men who have sex… Click here to see the story “Barry’s Story”
I benefited from access to services and medications during a long period I worked for myself and later in life during a lapse in insurance. During the initial period of receiving services through Ryan White, I had access to the things that I needed, which… Click here to see the story “Michael’s Story”
I have been living with HIV since 2000. There was a time when I ignored my diagnosis. Then I got sick and from that point on I knew that I had to get serious about my health. There were times when I was working I… Click here to see the story “Jon’s Story”
Vivo con el VIH desde el año 2000. Hubo un tiempo en que ignoré mi diagnóstico. Luego me enfermé y desde ese momento supe que tenía que tomarme en serio mi salud. Hubo momentos en que estaba trabajando y podía pagar un seguro de salud… Click here to see the story “La Historia de Jon”
As a Black, Southern Transgender Woman, Ryan White services allowed me to have excellent healthcare, Mental Health Services, and stable housing so that I can continue to focus on my transition for a healthier life.
I have been using Ryan White services since 2019. This service has really changed my life for the better…I remind myself every day to take all the time in the world if I need it. … Thank you for this great service it really means… Click here to see the story “Corey’s Story”
This month makes 30 years that I have been living with HIV. I was 19 when I was diagnosed, and I thought my life was over. I spent 15 years untreated just waiting to start dying. I started treatment in 2007 and was undetectable within… Click here to see the story “Raven’s Story”