Hatta Hodson
Mother of HIV Positive Son
My private crusade has been to find other parents like me, because while the secrecy goes on, so does the stigma.
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Mel Rattue
Mother & Long Term Survivor
We were both tested. There was no concern on my part. I was doing it to encourage him. I knew my sexual history, so I knew that I was going to be ok.
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Emma Cole
Educationalist & Long Term Survivor
It’s not about ‘good’ people with HIV, and ‘bad’ people. An illness doesn’t know who you are when it infects you.
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Jo Manchester
Long Term Survivor & Activist
My GP said, "There’s only one way to tell you this. You’ve got AIDS. You’ve probably got 5 years to live. If you’re in an accident, be careful with your blood. Don’t get pregnant."
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Barbara Hathaway & Denise
Mother of HIV Positive Daughter
In London by that time, the perception was that it affected only gay men, nothing to do with women.
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