I Have HIV...but HIV Does Not Have Me

By Brett Tucker, 19, as told to Leora Cohen-Rosenberg, 16, Staff Writer

There are so many misconceptions about HIV/AIDS in our communities, and we as young people are paying the price for not being educated. As an HIV-positive young man, I try to make a difference by telling my story so people will be informed about HIV.
World AIDS Day

Adapted from laMiky

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