Handmade doll: Ella
Part of the Stitches collection.ST-NYZ-SA-0259
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Ella

Sameerah BowmanNew York, USA

The story

My name is Ella. I am HIV positive and have 4 children born HIV negative. Please protect yourself. And if you are pregnant please protect your unborn child. Stick to the doctors HIV regimen. Please make your OB/GYN aware of your status so they can help your baby be born healthy. Eat healthy stay healthy with the right medical attention. If you love your baby, please love your body and take care of yourself and your unborn child. African American, Bronx, NY

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Birth date
1980
Diagnosis
November 1, 1999

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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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