Handmade doll: Goddess of Hope
Part of the Stitches collection.ST-MIZ-EE-0086
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Goddess of Hope

E.E.Michigan, USA

The story

I am a 40 year old African American female who became HIV infected through a sexual assault. I felt my world had been destroyed and felt utterly alone. But through the love of my family and my faith in God and prayer I have a better appreciation for Life. I have learned that Life has lessons to be learned, but if you have not learned from them then Life can pass you by. I have put trust in God that a cure will be found for HIV/AIDS. I also feel that God has some more tasks and challenges he wants me to face before he calls me home. When he does call me home and ask what I have done with my life... I can respond with great joy and gladness that I lived my Life to it's fullest. That's the advice I give to my friends and family - Live Life to it's fullest! Detroit, MI

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Birth date
Unknown
Diagnosis
1998

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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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