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As part of The VOICES Project at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Narrative 33 is a male, 29 year old, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) participant speaking on initial fears/reservations, motivation, and overcoming medical mistrust.

Tatiana shares with Mike her story about becoming a nurse and how COVID-19 touched her family. Being an ICU nurse at St. Johns in Santa Monica where her mother was an ICU patient.

My step-grandma, Christel was born in the Netherlands and moved to America where she became a widower. She then became friends with my late grandma and remarried with my grandpa.

As part of The VOICES Project at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Narrative 30 is a trans female, 24 year old, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) participant speaking about PrEP.

Dayton-area physician Dr. Robert Brandt Jr. and former Ohio Dept. of Health Epidemiologist Lois Hall share their journeys as two principal people in the fight against AIDS in the 1980s and early 1990s in Ohio.

Dave and Steve interview each other about growing up Baptist, coming out and HIV-AIDS in Chicago in the '80's and '90's.

Michele is 53 years old and has HIV. This is her story on how she got it.

Don Kao shares about his childhood and coming out as a gay man in Madison, WI.

Clifford Mack (56) talks to his friend, Brian Purcell (48) about their friendship and Clifford helping his nephew, Mickey.

A chat with Ric Uggen (aka, and more famously, Ginger Brewlay) about life on the road across 24 AIDS Lifecycles!

As part of The VOICES Project at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Narrative 32 is a female, 24 year old, living with HIV who was vertically infected speaking on adjustment, daily coping, and support to living with HIV.

Sarah shares how she became involved and eventually led one of the most meaningful HIV and AIDS services organizations in Laguna Beach and Orange County

Second part of the conversation

Jack Godby (77) speaks with God's Love We Deliver Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ronnie Fortunato. Jack was diagnosed with HIV in 1985 and began receiving meals from God's Love in 2002, after having three strokes. Ronnie became his RDN in 2011,...

As part of The VOICES Project at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Narrative 28 is a female, 22 year old, living with HIV who was vertically infected speaking on adjustment to living with HIV.

The AIDS crisis affected communities across the country, including the Midwest in places like Dayton, Ohio. The AIDS crisis was a pivotal event in the LGBTQ community, our country and the entire world. Robert Harrison was an AIDS & HIV...

Orbit Clanton (56) tells Eliel Cruz about growing up in Baltimore, MD, joining the navy, realizing he was gay, falling in love, and becoming an HIV activist.

The 1980s: “The Party’s Over”

British journalist, Brian Scott-Smith talks with Doctor Anthony Fauci about HIV/AIDS turning 40 in 2021 and how it impacts those living and aging with the disease. The interview was recorded for the news podcast - Connecticut East This Week and...

I ask myself to recall the things in my life that profoundly gave way to my self evolution. I cover topics ranging from childhood sexual trauma to coming out, the my diagnosis of acute AIDS at the age of 31.

Remembering the early days and how he got to be where he is. Learning more about an old friend before its too late.

David Radford first had an inkling that he was gay at eight years old. While watching Super Friends, he found himself attracted to Aquaman – not Wonder Woman, like his friends. David discusses the Shreveport gay party scene, Southern Decadence,...

As part of The VOICES Project at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Narrative 29 is a male, 24 year old, living with HIV who was horizontally infected speaking on adjustment to living with HIV, initial diagnosis of HIV, and support.

Janice James has been an out lesbian for a long time in Dayton, Ohio. She shares some her many experiences, including her opinions about the general lesbian community and her hopes for the future.

Cherie Croney (48) interviews her friend Randle Wesley (62) about his experiences being homeless, growing up in Louisiana, moving to Springfield, Missouri, and his journey as a gay man.