TESTIMONIALS
Meet a few of the extraordinary Mississippians who are HIV/AIDS survivors.
See how they live beyond their HIV/AIDS diagnosis and why they wanted to share their stories.
Dominique's Story
Meet Dominique, a proud mother, woman of faith, and self-proclaimed “that girl thriving” from Jackson, Mississippi. Her HIV diagnosis came unexpectedly during a routine check-up, and though she faced it alone, she embraced her reality with strength and determination. After confronting the painful truth about her partner’s silence, Dominique chose to live out loud, sharing her story with her children and the world. Today, she walks boldly in her purpose, reminding others that there is life after HIV. That joy, love, and resilience are always within reach.
Ashley's Story
Meet Ashley, a resilient woman from Kosciusko, Mississippi, who has been living with HIV since 1998. Ashley faced her reality with spiritual strength and a deep belief that her journey was meant to help others. Despite stigma, judgment, and even workplace discrimination, she continues to advocate for education and justice, refusing to let ignorance silence her. Ashley finds joy in her grandson, her work, and sharing her story. She reminds others that with faith, medicine, and self-love, life with HIV can be full, empowered, and meaningful.
Robin's Story
Meet Robin, an HIV survivor since 1986 and was later diagnosed with AIDS in 1987. After Robin’s diagnosis and moving back to Mississippi, he was quick to take the challenge of his diagnosis and turn it into an opportunity to help others by creating MS AIDS Watch and serving for My Brother’s Keeper in Jackson. He shares his story so that others living with an HIV feel empowered and know that they’re not alone.
Rymsky's Story
Meet Rymsky, who has been living with HIV for five years. After her diagnosis, Rymsky realized she wanted to be a voice for changing the stigmatized narrative surrounding HIV. She shares her story to help give women, especially African American women, a voice and let them be seen. Her goal is to bring awareness so that everyone knows that anyone can get HIV, even heterosexual individuals.