Confessions

Send us Fan Mail 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 we...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 acad...

Send us Fan Mail Mari is a Latina woman diagnosed with HIV in 2006 at 19 years of age when she was pregnant with her first child. Mari is now 37; she lives in Los Angeles and has been living with HIV for 18 years. Mari’s story is about how she has learned to be a mother facing multiple challenges: domestic violence in the form of verbal abuse, drug use, HIV diagnosis, incarceration, substance abus...

Send us Fan Mail Dana is a 28-year-old white woman, born in San Clemente California, and currently resides in Los Angeles. She was diagnosed with HIV in 2018. Her biological mother suffered from substance abuse disorder and was unable to care for her. Dana was adopted by her uncle and aunt. She grew up in Hollywood Hills, an upper middle-class neighborhood.  When she was a little girl, she was enr...

Send us Fan Mail **Tenga en cuenta que este episodio contiene lenguaje explícito relacionado con el abuso sexual y no es apropiado para niños.** Rosario se mudó a vivir a los Estados Unidos hace tan solo cuatro meses. Actualmente vive en Oakland, Callifornia y tiene 33 años. Nació en Perú en la región de la Selva Amazónica, un pueblo alejado de la civilización. Fue diagnosticada con VIH hace 13 añ...

Send us Fan Mail Esme es una mujer latina, originaria de Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, México. actualmente vive en Phoenix, Arizona. Tiene 45 años y fue diagnosticada con VIH en el 2018 mientras recibía cuidado prenatal durante el embarazo de su ultimo hijo. Su sistema inmunitario ya estaba muy deteriorado; sin embargo, Esme no experimentaba todavía ningún síntoma. Al momento de su diagnóstico tenia...

Send us Fan Mail Verónica fue diagnosticada con VIH en febrero de 2016. Nació en San Diego, California, y pasó su infancia en Tijuana, México. Tiene 57 años. Creció en una familia tradicional con una madre con esquizofrenia y un padre que abandonó a la familia cuando ella tenía 14 años. Al quedarse sin sustento, se mudaron a Estados Unidos. Durante su adolescencia, Verónica fue víctima de abuso se...

Send us Fan Mail María nació en Honduras y forma parte de una numerosa familia. Desde niña normalizó la violencia doméstica, ya que su padre golpeaba constantemente y sin motivo a su esposa, la madre de María.  Nuestra protagonista tuvo una infancia con muchas carencias económicas y no le fue posible ir a la escuela poque tuvo que trabajar desde niña para ayudar al sustento familiar vendiendo comi...

Send us Fan Mail Esperanza tiene actualmente 51 años.  Creció en el seno de una familia numerosa de nueve hermanos varones, siendo ella la única mujer. Es de una ranchería muy pequeña del estado de Sinaloa en México donde a pesar de estrecheces económicas tuvo una infancia feliz. Allí conoció a su novio, se casó y tuvo a sus tres hijos.  Su esposo, como muchos hombres de nuestros países, partió a...

Send us Fan Mail **Tenga en cuenta que este episodio contiene lenguaje explícito relacionado con el abuso sexual y no es apropiado para niños.** Jacqueline, hoy tiene 32 años. Sufrió la irreparable pérdida de su padre el día que ella cumplió once años; su madre vivía en los Estados Unidos, ya que, como muchas mujeres inmigrantes, tuvo que abandonarla a una muy corta edad en busca de mejores oportu...

Send us Fan Mail Bienvenidos a la temporada 3 del podcast de confesiones. Luisa, de Michoacán, México, comparte su historia después de ser diagnosticada con VIH en el 2014. Recuerda que inicialmente sufrió síntomas persistentes, como dolores de cabeza y de estómago, lo que la llevó a sospechar que tenía VIH. Después de su diagnóstico, cayó en una profunda depresión, pero poco a poco encontró apoyo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 6 of the Confessions Podcast, Season Two, where we continue uncovering profound and transformative stories. This episode introduces you to the remarkable Ashley Cobb, a 39-year-old sex educator from Atlanta, Georgia, who has dedicated her life to empowering others through education and advocacy. Ashley shares her deeply personal and inspiring story, beginning wi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 5 of the Confessions Podcast, Season Two, where we delve into the heart and soul of resilience and purpose in the face of adversity. This episode introduces you to 28-year-old yoga instructor Gabrielle. Born in Florida and having moved from place to place, Gabrielle eventually found herself in San Diego, facing some of her life's lowest points. One of these...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the 'Confessions' podcast, Season Two. This season, we embark on a profoundly important journey, one that brings to light the stories, struggles, and triumphs of black women living with HIV. In a world where the numbers speak volumes – with thousands of new HIV infections among black heterosexual and transgender women – it's crucial we listen, learn,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 4 of the Confessions Podcast, Season Two, where we delve into the heart and soul of resilience and purpose in the face of adversity. This episode introduces you to Bridgette, a remarkable woman whose life took an unexpected turn at the age of 40. Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Bridgette's story is one of courage, transformation, and the power of...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming third episode, we dive deep into the inspiring story of a remarkable young black woman who has navigated life's challenges with an extraordinary spirit. Born with HIV and introduced to the foster care system before finding her forever family, she shares the intimate details of growing up in a household where love knew no bounds. Through her unfiltered nar...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, we welcome Robbin, a remarkable woman whose story of resilience and transformation will leave you inspired. At just 15 years old, Robbin faced an unimaginable challenge: she contracted HIV, an event that would shape the course of her life in profound ways. But Robbin's tale is one of indomitable spirit and incredible strength. She takes us through...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Jen shares her courageous journey of testing HIV+ after a routine visit to Planned Parenthood. Join us as Jen candidly opens up about the moment she received her positive result, the emotions she experienced, and how she embarked on the challenging path of rebuilding her life. Through her resilience and determination, Jen discovered new opportunities, fou...

Send us Fan Mail 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. **Tenga en cuenta que este episodio contiene lenguaje explícito relacionado con el abuso sexual y no es apropiado para niños.** Bienvenido al final...