Handmade doll: Monica
Part of the Stitches collection.ST-FLZ-CH-0076
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Monica

ChristinaFt. Lauderdale, FL

The story

Hi my name is Christina. I am done running. I have no reason for guilt and shame. I am proud of myself. Now I am living and a survivor of HIV-AIDS. I can say now that I love life and I'm living life to the fullest. I have no more time to waste running away because life is always there. I'm done and staying strong celebrating new life as free as a bird. Lasting and staying strong. That's me Monica I'm proud to be ME.

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Heritage
Hispanic
Birth date
March 16, 1976
Diagnosis
2004

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These dolls, created by women with HIV/AIDS, show that the disease is one with multiple layers that each woman must peel away in order to live a positive life.

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