My life has not been in vain. My pain became a path. My voice became a shelter. My existence has allowed others to exist with less fear.
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Help and healing are possible. It starts with one act of surrender and one conversation with someone you trust.
I am tired of...the cruelty. Tired of the lies. Tired of people who choose not to educate themselves when the truth is right here.
When I look back over my life, it has been filled with many roadblocks, bad choices, deaths, and adversities--yet, somehow, someway, I have always found the strength to carry on.
Sharing my stories and giving courage to others like me who can relate to some of my struggles and victories is a way I can give back to a community that has literally saved my life.
Living with HIV for over 20 years, Chanica has transformed her personal journey into a powerful platform rooted in service, storytelling, and systemic change.
Unfortunately, many countries still maintain entry restrictions for people living with HIV, whether for studies or work.
It was from the second class that I really understood that I am HIV-positive. Since then, nothing was the same as before.
HIV was transmitted to me by my mother at birth. I cannot explain to you how my transmission took place because I myself have no idea.