Confessions
There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. Confessions is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys. The women in this podcast courageously share their stories and the pain they've endured, raising awareness and breaking down barriers. Their voices are powerful and necessary in promoting empathy. Let's listen and learn from their experiences. This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network in collaboration with Women Together and produced by mejia.tv For more information about the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visit lafan.org facebook.com/LAFAN1 Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/ Produced by: Natalie Sanchez Elia Silveyra Francisco Valdes Se estima que hoy en día hay 50,000 Latinas que viven con VIH en los Estados Unidos. En el ano 2020, hubo 5,450 nuevas infecciones de VIH en mujeres. Confesiones es un podcast que sigue la vida de 6 mujeres que comparten sus historias. Las mujeres en este podcast comparten con valentía sus historias y el dolor que han aguantado, creando conciencia y derribando barreras. Sus voces son poderosas y necesarias para promover la empatía. Escuchemos y aprendamos de sus experiences. Este podcast es presentado por Los Angeles Family AIDS Network en colaboración con Women Together y producido por mejia.tv Para obtener más información sobre Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visite lafan.org facebook.com/LAFAN1 Instagram: @lafamilyaidsnetwork Datos sobre el VIH obtenidos en cdc.gov/hiv Para encontrar pruebas, tratamientos y otros recursos del VIH, visite https://locator.hiv.gov/ Producido por: Natalie Sanchez Jazmin Rojano Elia Silveyra
Episodes
In this podcast, Miguel shares his extensive experience in HIV prevention, particularly focusing on the importance of PrEP and other biomedical methods. He discusses his personal journey, the evolution of attitudes towards HIV disclosure, and the significance of open communication in relationships, especially in the context of non-monogamy. Miguel emphasizes the need for accountability in sexual health and encourages ...
En este episodio, Michelle comparte su conmovedora experiencia viviendo con VIH y explora temas como la resiliencia, el apoyo comunitario y la importancia de la autoaceptación.
Para Michelle, el diagnóstico de VIH fue una experiencia transformadora que le abrió los ojos a nuevas realidades.
A través de su historia personal, destaca las dificultades y los triunfos que enfrentan las mujeres en situaciones similares, enfa...
En este episodio Norma nos narra su experiencia sobre su diagnóstico de VIH a una muy temprana edad. Ella es enfermera en Tijuana y fue entrenada constantemente para tratar enfermos con enfermedades infectocontagiosas. Por varios años experimentó múltiples enfermedades oportunistas como resultado de su sistema inmunitario colapsado, a pesar de haber tenido una prueba de VIH erróneamente negativa.
Norma ha mantenido una...
En este podcast Valentina comparte la historia de su vida; su infancia marcada por la agitación emocional y la culpa, Nos narra su tumultuosa trayectoria desde su infancia problemática, marcada por el abuso y la adicción, hasta su lucha contra el VIH. Valentina habla del impacto de su pasado en la dinámica familiar, sus experiencias con la violencia y su camino hacia la recuperación mediante la rehabilitación y el apo...
Este episodio presenta a Sofía, una mujer de 44 años que lleva 20 años viviendo con VIH. Comparte su trayectoria, Nos cuenta de su infancia feliz, la pérdida de su madre y los retos que esto trajo a la familia, su afán de superación, pasando por su diagnóstico a los 24 años y los desafíos de vivir con VIH, la defensa de la educación y el apoyo a otras personas afectadas por el virus. Sofia fue infectada por su esposo...
La trayectoria de Lucero es una poderosa narrativa de resiliencia y fortaleza. Diagnosticada con VIH a a la temprana edad de 22 años, atravesó una infancia tumultuosa marcada por la disfunción familiar, el embarazo adolescente y una relación abusiva al punto de ser mantenida en una especie de cautiverio por la familia de su pareja. A pesar de estos desafíos, Lucero emergió empoderada, decidida a ayudar a otras persona...
Este 1er. episodio de la temporada 7 explora la profunda trayectoria de Delia, quien comparte sus experiencias de vivir con el VIH, superar la adicción y encontrar fortaleza en su comunidad, con la ayuda de personas como Alejandra Limón quien ha creado la Fundación Star Bien y Marta Robles. Ambas dedican su vida a ayudar a mujeres con VIH y adicción a substancias. A través de su historia, Delia destaca la importancia ...
Adonis shares his personal journey of living with HIV, his experiences growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and the challenges of transitioning as a transgender man. He discusses the cultural taboos surrounding LGBTQ+ identities in his community, the support he received from his family, and the importance of gender-affirming care. Adonis reflects on his initial reactions to his HIV diagnosis and the subsequent ...
En este podcast, Gabye comparte su profunda trayectoria de identidad, resiliencia y supervivencia como mujer transgénero de Honduras. Relata sus luchas con la aceptación familiar, el rechazo social y los desafíos de vivir en un entorno hostil. Tras enfrentar la violencia y la discriminación, emigró a Estados Unidos, donde se enfrentó a nuevos desafíos, como la adicción a sustancias, el diagnóstico de VIH y la sobrieda...
Este podcast explora la trayectoria vital de Miranda Torres, una mujer transgénero venezolana que ha estado viviendo con VIH durante ya cinco años. Comparte sus experiencias de haber crecido en una familia amorosa, sus dificultades para aceptarse y los desafíos que enfrentó tras su diagnóstico. Miranda emigró a México en agosto de 2024 y enfrentó muchas dificultades por el camino. En Tijuana recibe el apoyo de La Casi...
Mama Pepper, a trans woman living with HIV for nearly two decades, shares her journey of identity, family dynamics, and resilience. From her early struggles with acceptance to her diagnosis and advocacy work, she emphasizes the importance of support, forgiveness, and self-love. Her story highlights the challenges faced by transgender individuals and the power of community and faith in overcoming adversity. She emphas...
Lady Diana shares her profound journey as a long-term HIV survivor and transgender woman, detailing her challenging upbringing, experiences of bullying, the discovery of her gender identity, and the impact of her HIV diagnosis. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of family support, community, and open conversations about sexual health and identity. In this podcast, Lady Diana shares her journey of navigat...
In this episode, Wanda shares her profound journey of living with HIV for 40 years, detailing her initial diagnosis, the challenges she faced, and the importance of community support and the misconception that HIV was only a gay disease was prevalent. She reflects on her experiences with treatment, the evolution of HIV medication, and her advocacy for awareness and education as well as the crucial services provided by...
In this story, Johneisha shares her powerful journey of living with HIV since her diagnosis in 2008. She discusses her upbringing, the challenges she faced as a young adult. She became a teen mom at 16 and faced significant hardships, including homelessness and the loss of her son's father.
She narrates the traumatic experience that led to her diagnosis. Johneisha emphasizes the importance of education, community ...
In this conversation, Alicia shares her profound journey of living with HIV, reflecting on her childhood experiences of dysfunction and domestic violence, early relationships marked by trauma, and her eventual diagnosis. Through her story, she emphasizes resilience, the importance of self-discovery, and the healing process, while also addressing the stigma surrounding HIV and the need for open conversations about sexu...
In this podcast, Kim shares her profound journey of living with HIV since birth, detailing her upbringing in Brooklyn shaped by her grandmother, her experiences with healthcare, motherhood, and her advocacy work. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs she has faced, including the stigma associated with HIV, her decision to start medication, and the importance of mental health support through therapy. Kim also dis...
Madalena is a very young woman. She was diagnosed with HIV in August of 2023 at the age of 21 years old. In this episode, she shares her personal journey of living with HIV, discussing her diagnosis, the impact on her life, and the importance of advocacy and awareness. She emphasizes the need for open conversations about HIV, the support from family and friends, and the challenges of managing health and relationships....
This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
Brittany is originally from a small town in Washington State. She is a 34 year old mother of six children and lives in Los Angeles California.
She tested positive for drugs at her birth because her mother was actively using. As a result, she was taken away from her and placed in custody with her uncle and aunt. When she was one and a half years old Brittany was taken away from them by Child Protective Services. It was...
In this deeply moving episode of Confessions: HIV+ Women, Lori shares her powerful journey of overcoming trauma, addiction, and HIV, ultimately finding healing and becoming the mother she always dreamed of. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Lori is a 43-year-old professional with a master's degree in counseling psychology and 18 years of experience as a therapist. But behind her academic success, Lori’s life story is one ...
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