Confessions

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LAFAN Season 5 Episode 4

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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 support, and advocacy for women living with HIV. She reflects on her personal losses, including the death of her son, and how these experiences have shaped her resilience and commitment to helping others. Through her story, she inspires hope and empowerment for those facing similar challenges at Christie’s Place in San Diego CA., where she currently works providing support services to women with HIV. She was recently promoted from Medical Case Manager to Research and Aging Coordinator.  

In the United States, over 50% of people living with HIV are aged 50 or older, and this number is projected to increase, with an estimated 70% being over 50 by 2030. 

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This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network