Handmade doll: Reality
Part of the Stitches collection.ST-MIZ-SH-0091
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Reality

Shantella BrownFlint, MI

The story

My name is REALITY. REALITY is that I am a survivor. REALITY is that I have 4 sons that were not born with this disease. REALITY is that HIV and AIDS are not curable. REALITY is you need to accept responsibility for safe sex. REALITY is that I have had HIV for 11 years with no meds. REALITY is that I am BLESSED and have FAITH. REALITY is that I am still alive to carry the message. REALITY is practice safe sex.

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Heritage
African American
Birth date
June 18, 1969
Diagnosis
Unknown

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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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