Handmade doll: Free
Part of the Stitches collection.ST-NYZ-MI-0246
Stitches

Free

Miriam I.New York, USA

The story

I live my life my way. If I forget where I come from, I haven't been there for the last time! Not going back--I want to shine! Hispanic - Bronx

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Birth date
December 7, 1960
Diagnosis
1984

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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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