My HIV Story: Trans, HIV positive and thriving!

Evana

Trans Woman & Resilient Master Motivator

"I’m a trans woman, HIV positive... happy and proud!"

"I’m a trans woman of colour living with HIV for 19 years. I’m happy in my life and proud of the work I do for my community. Working as a peer researcher means a lot… at the same time I feed myself, I’m helping other people… so we can have better service, better treatment and a better life…. I’m a trans woman of colour, I’m positive, that’s a lot of heavy weight on the back! I’m ready to show my face to see other people say, 'if she can, she’s happy, she’s there…why not me?'.

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“...my goal was to tell my story and put a face to someone living with HIV, to fight stigma”

“...my goal was to tell my story and put a face to someone living with HIV, to fight stigma”

“...my goal was to tell my story and put a face to someone living with HIV, to fight stigma”

“...my goal was to tell my story and put a face to someone living with HIV, to fight stigma”

"Though it can be seen as a life sentence, you remain free."

"Though it can be seen as a life sentence, you remain free."

"Though it can be seen as a life sentence, you remain free."

"Though it can be seen as a life sentence, you remain free."

"Yet in light of one's diagnosis, the human desire to be loved cannot be extinguished."

"Yet in light of one's diagnosis, the human desire to be loved cannot be extinguished."

"Yet in light of one's diagnosis, the human desire to be loved cannot be extinguished."

"Yet in light of one's diagnosis, the human desire to be loved cannot be extinguished."

"Share the love and care for those who need it."

"Share the love and care for those who need it."

"Share the love and care for those who need it."

"Share the love and care for those who need it."

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With respect, The Positive Effect gratefully acknowledges that in our collaborations across Canada we work in many of the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. Our central offices inside Toronto's St. Michaels Hospital stands on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. We strive for respectful partnerships with Indigenous peoples as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation.